What You Will Learn

Discover mechanisms for coping with our personal and professional challenges

Illuminate common DSM-5 diagnoses and characteristics

Identify workflow gaps that limit efficiency, consistency, and technology utilization.

Dentistry's toll is real — anxiety, pain, depression, and burnout affect dental professionals at high rates, yet many lack the tools to recognize mental health challenges in themselves or their patients.

Tuesday, May 19th at 4pm PST

The Mental Dental Connection: The Secret to Being a Better Clinician and Leader

LIVE WEBINAR

Dr. Joshua Austin is a practicing restorative dentist in San Antonio, nationally recognized speaker, and editorial director for Dental Economics (Pearls for Your Practice). A UT Health San Antonio Dental School graduate, he lectured five years as restorative dentistry faculty before transitioning to full-time private practice.

Known for his comedic keynotes at events like Dentsply Sirona World and Seattle Study Club Symposiums, Joshua speaks on mental wellness, dental materials, and online reputation management. His honors include TDA Young Dentist of the Year (2009), TAGD New Dentist of the Year (2010), AGD Mastership, and ACD Fellowship (2014). He holds memberships in the AGD, ADA, TDA, Seattle Study Club, and Dental Speakers Bureau.

Dr. Joshua Austin - DDS, MAGD

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Practice better with Pearl

In his trademark comedic style, Dr. Joshua Austin covers how to spot triggers and warning signs, navigate common mental health terms and treatments, know when to refer, and build coping strategies for managing both your own wellbeing and patient expectations.

Identify and examine our psychologic triggers and their importance

Explore the benefits of psychotherapy

1 CE Credit