Course Title:
Practice Inspired: Finding Fulfillment and Purpose in Dentistry
 

Instructors:
Dr. James Heaton
Owner, Smiles of Chandler | Smile Trend

Dr. Michael Allen
Owner, The Dental Center | Smile Trend
 

Course Description:
What truly drives your passion for dentistry? In this inspiring and introspective session, Dr. James Heaton and Dr. Michael Allen introduce the WTM—What’s The Move?—framework, designed to help dental professionals align their daily practice with their personal passions and purpose. Learn how to reignite your enthusiasm for your work, make intentional career decisions, and build a practice that inspires long-term satisfaction.

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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Reflect on their personal and professional purpose in dentistry.

• Apply the WTM (“What’s The Move?”) framework to clarify next steps in their career.

• Identify ways to align their practice with values and long-term passions.

• Take actionable steps to create a fulfilling and inspiring dental career.

• Recognize the warning signs of burnout and proactively build a career they love.

 

CE Credits:
1 CE Hour

 

AGD Subject Codes:

• 770 – Self-Improvement

• 550 – Practice Management & Human Relations

 

Teaching Method:
Recorded Lecture (Asynchronous Webinar)