Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just not like yourself lately? You're not alone. In this candid and deeply relatable episode of Audio Amalgam, four Arizona dentists open up about the real mental health challenges behind the smile—sharing personal stories of burnout, perfectionism, addiction, financial stress, and the silent struggles many dental professionals face. If you've ever questioned your self-worth after a tough patient encounter or felt isolated running your practice, this podcast offers not only empathy, but practical insights, humor, and hope. Tune in to hear how your peers are finding balance, building resilience, and rediscovering joy in dentistry.
If you're a dentist who needs help, consider reaching out to the speakers in this podcast, or you can call the AzDA office (480.344.5777) so a referral can be made to the Dentists Concerned for Dentists Committee (DCD). The DCD has been in existence for more than thirty years. It is comprised of a group of fellow dentists who, with their past experience, can come to the aid of any of our fellow practitioners who are in distress (with the use or abuse of alcohol, or prescription/non-prescription chemicals).
Dr. Pete Mellas (602) 741-3300 (C)
Dr. Allison House (602) 316-6215 (C)
Dr. Ann Blue (602) 677-5331 (C)
Dr. Elliot Martich (602) 920-4271 (C)
Dr. Jeffrey Garelick (480) 216-7131 (C) (not in this podcast)
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