Patients at the dentist’s office depend on the dental assistants for support and reassurance. In order to do your job taking care of others effectively, you have to take care of yourself first. Here are four ways you can do this. Make sure your support system of friends and family is in place. You need to eat right, exercise and keep a healthy posture at work. When you get home, journal your thoughts and feelings for the day, it can help you decompress from stress quicker and meaningfully.
Reflect on these key points:
- 1The quality of care a patient receives is affected by a dental assistant so in order to perform their tasks efficiently a dental assistant needs to look after their own health.
- 2It is important for every dental assistant to have a strong social support network.
- 3Being active and following a healthy lifestyle promotes self care. Good posture on the job is also critical.
“If you’re considering enrolling in a dental assisting program, read on to learn more about how you can practice self-care during your career.”
Read the full story: https://www.canadianacademyofdentalhygiene.ca/blog/4-ways-can-practice-self-care-become-dental-assistant.html
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