FCE2: Obstacles or Opportunities: Resilience Makes the Difference

Program Track: Leadership, Personal and Practice Development

Presenters

Description

Navigating a career in dentistry inevitably involves unexpected challenges—but within every obstacle lies the potential for growth and opportunity. In this dynamic and interactive session, American Dental Association President Dr. Brett Kessler, Major General (ret)/Dr. Sharon Bannister and Periodontist, Dr. Stephanie Ganter will share personal and practical perspectives on resilience, leadership, team building, self-affirmation, and goal setting. Through an interactive fireside chat, participants will gain insight into strategies for turning adversity into opportunity and will leave with tools to strengthen both personal well-being and professional success.

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Educational Objectives

  • • Discover how resilience and wellness can transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
  • • Embrace leadership practices that inspire teams and strengthen collective purpose during uncertain times.
  • • Build a mindset of self-affirmation that fuels confidence, fulfillment, and long-term career satisfaction.
  • • Elevate personal and professional growth through intentional goal setting.

CE Hours: 1.5


Disclosure(s):
Jennifer H. Doobrow, DMD: No relevant disclosure to display
Sharon R. Bannister, DDS, MS: No financial relationships to disclose
Stephanie Ganter, DDS,MS: No relevant disclosure to display
Brett Kessler, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose