From Rock-Bottom to Significance: A Dentist's Journey - Incorporating and Prioritizing Physical and Mental Wellness for Agency to Manage Stress and Enjoy Life
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Dr Brett Kessler
Dr. Brett Kessler, a general dentist in Denver, is President of the American Dental Association. He has served in numerous leadership roles, including Colorado Dental Association President (2014-2015) and ADA delegate (2008-2019). Dr. Kessler played a key role in establishing Colorado’s adult Medicaid dental benefit and earned the ADA’s Golden Apple Award for leadership in mentoring. A national speaker on well-being and leadership, he has served on the Council on Dental Wellbeing Advisory Committee and testified before Congress to advance oral health. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, he is also an endurance athlete, husband, and father of four.
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Abstract :
ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler shares his journey of resilience, describing obstacles he overcame along his path to service as a clinician, leadership in organized dentistry, and triumph as an elite athlete. Dr. Kessler will inspire the attendees to take care of themselves in all dimensions of wellness and live with intention to experience their best lives.
Learning objectives :
- Continuous Journey of Fulfillment: Reaching the mountaintop of success is a continuous climb, not a one-and-done endeavor
- Self-Knowledge and Purpose: Understanding one's "why" is foundational to success and serves as a catalyst for positive change
- Resilience and Growth from Setbacks: The importance of leveraging setbacks as a launching pad towards personal growth and giving back
- Empathy and Service in Leadership: The transformative power of empathy and service as cornerstones for effective leadership and significance
- Wellness as a Priority: The prioritization of holistic wellness among professionals is pivotal for achieving both personal and professional triumphs