Lisa Newburger, LISW-S

Taking a few moments to think about all the things worth being grateful for right now can help put a challenging year in perspective.

Join Masterminders, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Debbie Zaller, RDH, Shelley Brown, RDH, Steve Marsh, DDS, and host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as they follow up on last month's discussion on how to handle both positive and negative Google reviews. [31 minutes]

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Jean Ocasio, John Flucke, DDS, Chad Duplantis, and Jamie Collins, BS, RDH-EA, as they discuss how to bring in new patients and how to start getting those 5-star reviews. [32 minutes]

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Rick Adelstein, DDS, John Flucke, DDS, and Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, as they dive into what topics to never (or always) bring up with patients or even the practice staff. [35 minutes]

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Jean Ocasio, John Flucke, DDS, and Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH, as they discuss their methods on conflict resolution in the dental practice and how to navigate these tricky situations. [34 minutes]

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Melanie Adelstein, DMD, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, and John Flucke, DDS, as they have a roundtable discussion on the best ways to deliver dental care to older patient populations. [28 minutes]

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, and Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, as they discuss new ways to find solutions in the dental practice by thinking outside the box. [31 minutes]

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Melanie Adelstein, DMD, and Rick Adelstein, DDS, as they discuss some of the ethical dilemmas they have faced in the dental practice and how they navigate these tricky situations. [28 minutes]

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, and Leena Bhatia, DMD, John Flucke, DDS, Spencer Hadbavny, Margree Foster, Sravanthi Vallampati, DTM, and Tony Green as they discuss the importance of different perspectives in the dental practice. [37 minutes]

Join Mastermind host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she and Chad Duplantis, DDS, John Flucke, DDS, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, Rick Adelstein, DDS, and Melanie Adelstein, DMD, as they discuss a shift in thinking when it comes to dentistry. [33 minutes]

Join Mastermind host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she and Rick Adelstein, DDS, John Flucke, DDS, and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, discuss what is on the horizon for the future of dentistry. [43 minutes]

It can be trying, but sometimes we really need to listen to our patients and do the best we can to help them, even if it’s not solely a dental problem.

One hygienist paid the price but still feels she did the right thing in her situation.

Dental team members should know what their career goals are for the coming year, how to reach them, and what their employer can do to help them achieve those goals.

Licensed independent social work supervisor Lisa Newburger, LISW-S shares her thoughts on this tragic news story and a doctor’s violation of trust.

We have no idea what goes on in our employees’ home lives, but it’s vital to show support when we notice troubling signs. A licensed independent social worker shares an important story.

Potential employers don’t want to hear certain things from applicants during the interview process, so be cautious about oversharing.

Tough choices, discussions need to be made when a practice goes through a transition, but steps should be made to ensure talented staff members stay on board.

Dental professionals are busy every day so when the worst comes to pass and family members need end-of-life care, it can be a heavy burden to face alone.

Reflecting on your own outlook can help you in a lot of ways, as well as realizing that your negativity is counterproductive.

Avoiding negativity and focusing more on your qualities and less on what you see from others on social media is critical to finding happiness in today’s world.

A lot happens behind the scenes in a dental practice, and it can be overwhelming and intimidating for employees. Here are some ways to navigate these tricky situations from a dental professional who has been there.

Columnist appreciates dental team members who reach out to share their experiences, struggles while working in dental practices.

Everyday life can take a toll on us, adding unnecessary stress to the point of exhaustion and mood changes. How does one manage stress when working in an environment like the dental practice?

It's important for dental job candidates to know what salary they're comfortable with, but also to understand that practices operate as businesses.

Do you, as a dental professional, have a brand, and do you realize how important your image is to patients and others?

Patients experience a plethora of stressors in their daily lives, and the potential of added pain at the dentist’s office only adds to that. It may be valuable for dental professionals to examine the way they interact with patients’ pain.

Work/life balance is anything but easy in today's labor shortage climate.

The commitment dental professionals have to their patients is refreshing and it is part of what makes the field such a fulfilling career.

As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, it may be a good time to reflect on interpersonal relationships both personally and professionally.