Everyday Oral Surgery Drs. Weiskopf and Stucki: What Health Risks Does the Daily Practice of Oral Surgery Pose to Your Health and How Can You Combat Them?
As medical professionals, our focus is most often on the health of others, but this does not mean that we should neglect ourselves and forget about the risks that come with being an oral surgeon. Today Dr. Stucki and Dr. Weiskopf sit down to talk about some of the important factors in staying healthy while working, looking at both physical and mental wellbeing. We first cover the array of risks that are associated with the profession and some simple strategies for dealing with things like backache and muscle issues, before moving onto the topics of diet, rest, and meditation. No matter how busy you are it is vital that you set aside at least a small portion of time each day to unwind and refresh your body and mind, and what this can be is completely up to you. It is no secret that diet plays a huge role in health, and we discuss easy ways to eat for a better life! From there, the discussion turns to protective gear, COVID protocols, and how to make repetitive days interesting and engaging. This is such an important conversation for all professionals, as starting with one's own health is a great way to approach helping others!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The common and obvious health risks that face oral surgeons.
- Scott's approach to safeguarding against joint and back problems; exercise, stretching, and diet.
- Injuries and hazards outside of the office and thoughts on how to reduce these.
- Healthier foods and better decisions about what you put in your body.
- Combatting mental stress through periods of relaxation, decompression, and meditation.
- Stress from staff members; better communication, feedback, and improving on problems.
- Dealing with difficult customers and weathering the storm of uncomfortable situations.
- Scott's experience of having to dismiss a patient from the practice!
- The importance of trust and transparency between doctor and patient.
- Protective gear and making sure all the precautions are in place, especially in the time of COVID-19.
- Scott's particular PPE setup: shield, goggles, gown.
- Mental health at the office and finding new ways to enjoy work and stay engaged.
- Some great advice for clinicians from Atul Gawande!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone Number — 720-775-5843