Course Title:

The Gap and The Gain: Redefining Success in Dentistry​

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Instructors:

Dr. Dan Nelson, DMD​

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Course Description:

How do you define success in your dental career? In this inspiring course, Dr. Dan Nelson introduces The Gap and The Gain—a mindset framework developed by Dan Sullivan that helps dental professionals shift their focus from what’s missing to how far they’ve come. Rather than measuring success against an ever-moving ideal, participants will learn how to track real progress, cultivate gratitude, and build a more fulfilling and purpose-driven dental career. This session empowers dentists to elevate their leadership and legacy by aligning professional growth with personal meaning.​

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Learning Objectives:

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

• Understand the core concepts of The Gap and The Gain mindset.

• Reframe how success is measured within the dental profession.

• Apply reflection tools to track progress and build a growth mindset.

• Balance career achievement with personal fulfillment and well-being.

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CE Credits:
1 CE Hour

 

AGD Subject Codes:

• 550 – Practice Management and Human Relations

  770 – Self-Improvement

 

Teaching Method:
Recorded Lecture (Asynchronous Webinar)