Dr. Joshua Austin’s keynote performances, from Dentsply Sirona World to Seattle Study Club Symposiums, are met with rave reviews from audiences and conference organizers alike. Joshua incorporates has trademark comedic style in his lectures across the country on topics such as mental wellness, new products, material reviews, and online reputation management.
Joshua has been honored with several awards during his dental career. In 2009, the Texas Dental Association names him Young Dentist of the Year. In 2010, the Texas Academy of General Dentistry named him New Dentist of the Year.
Joshua has earned a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. In 2014, Joshua was awarded with a Fellowship in the American College of Dentists for his outstanding commitment to ethics in patient care. Today, he maintains a full-time restorative dentistry private practice in San Antonio, Texas.
Presented in Dr. Joshua Austin’s trademark comedic style, this course explores strategies for working together to improve mental health so we can be our best. Learn how to recognize triggers and warning signs. Identify essential tools and resources. Discover how and when to refer to a mental health professional. Explore and understand mental health terms, common treatments and therapy options. Gain coping mechanisms and learn how to manage expectations – both our own and those of our patients.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
Define mental health terms and analyze mental health statistics
Discover mechanisms for coping with our personal and professional challenges
Illuminate common DSM-5 diagnoses and characteristics
Learn how to choose the professionals for our own personal wellness team
Identify and examine our psychologic triggers and their importance
Explore the benefits of psychotherapy
Consider today to be Dental Mental Health Day!