01/01/2023
It's the first day of a new year and I'm renewing my intentions.
As I've been working on building Flatiron Dental, I've thought deeply about my "why" and about what values I stand for.
Compassion in a dentist is foundational. We know this is not an easy place for you to come. When I see my patients I want to ease the burden of them being here. What can I do to soothe a person? How can I minimize pain? What are my patients seeing, smelling, tasting and hearing? My relationship with the five senses became a defined and purposeful endeavor as I was recovering from my own health hurdles. To have been a patient so thoroughly makes me a better doctor.
The core value of compassion also refers to the way in which my team is treated. To provide a meaningful livelihood is important to me as a business owner. What dreams can I support? How are we promoting and celebrating the people that help our world turn? I'll start building a team in the coming months. We want to work hard, do good, and have fun.
And finally, compassion refers to giving back. Since my very first days as a dentist I’ve sought to make a difference - volunteering to serve in remote Himalayan areas, donating my time every Friday at the Good Samaritan clinic, and supporting many great causes in our own community. Building this business is a way of empowering myself to have an impact in areas of great need. To whom much is given, much will be required. As parents, we strive to raise grateful children and my hope is to lead by example. More details soon!
If you made it this far, let me know. Happy 2023!