Substance Addiction and Recovery

An honest conversation about the challenges surrounding substance addiction and misuse, and the available pathways people can turn to for support, healing, and long‑term wellbeing. Featured Guest: Dr. Bill Claytor For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites ⏱ Timestamps: [00:01:41] Introducing Dr. Bill Claytor [00:03:00] Burnout in Dentistry [00:06:27] The stigma of asking for help [00:08:04] Reframing codependency [00:09:07] Finding purpose through service: North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals [00:10:48] The most common mental health challenges dentists face today [00:13:41] Progress in licensure language, stakeholder involvement, and safer pathways to treatment [00:19:07] First steps for someone who is silently struggling [00:22:06] The CASE framework for dentist wellness ___________    Resources Find peer support and wellness resources for dentists across the U.S. through the Well-Being Directory. https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/wellness/state-well-being-programs-directory The ADA offers many programs and resources to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You can find a complete list at ADA.org/wellness. https://www.ada.org/wellness Reach out to your local and state societies to see what resources are available near you. https://www.ada.org/about/volunteer-and-get-involved-with-the-ada/national-state-local-dental-societies The Well-Being Index, an anonymous validated assessment, resource and measurement tool developed by the Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being, is newly available at no cost for every ADA member. https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2024/february/well-being-index-available-to-all-ada-members-to-support-mental-health/ Learn more about Dr. Claytor's work and North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals https://youtu.be/LR82P8C2XmA?si=VJGnO6ZDdfbrckdu Listen to Dental Sound Bites episodes on perfectionism and mental wellness (https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites/season-3/lets-talk-about-perfectionism-and-mental-wellness-s3e05) and mental health (https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites/season-2/wellness-and-prioritizing-your-mental-health-s2e04) ___________    Have a story or show idea you want to share with us? Connect with us through ADA on social media! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok for the latest industry news, member perks and conversations shaping dentistry. https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDentalAssociation/ https://www.instagram.com/americandentalassociation/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/americandentalassociation https://www.tiktok.com/@americandentalassoc ___________    Try ADA today! Join us at https://www.ada.org/join-the-ada Renew your ADA membership at https://www.ada.org/join-the-ada/renew-ada-membership ___________ “Dental Sound Bites” is an ADA podcast created for dentists, by dentists. Join our hosts, representing different paths in their careers, for real talk on dentistry’s daily wins and sticky situations. Tune in to benefit from the wisdom of your peers and share some laughs along the way. Come for the camaraderie, stay for insightful discussions with leading experts from our industry and beyond.    The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Dental Association    ___________    Subscribe to “Dental Sound Bites” on your favorite podcast app Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dental-sound-bites/id1643756351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5j4cqlu1dgYHBP8pVADbj3?si=9b287cba90a34b8b&nd=1 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-sound-bites-101789148/?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true You can also listen on the ADA Member App and enjoy exclusive bonus content https://www.ada.org/ada-member-app