Ep. 766 - Behind the Mask: Mental Health Struggles of Dentists and Their Teams
About this episode
The episode discusses the mental health struggles faced by dentists and features Dr. Joshua Austin sharing his personal journey and insights.
Dentists face significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout than the general population—and it’s something we don’t talk about enough. Our guest today is Dr. Joshua Austin, a full-time restorative dentist. He lectures nationally and internationally on clinical dentistry and mental health. Dr. Austin understands the pressures of operating a dental practice firsthand. After going through a period of intense stress, he realized something had to change. He made the decision to rebuild—not just his practice, but his life. Today, we’re going to hear that story—the struggles, the wake-up call, and the intentional steps he took to find joy in dentistry again.
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