This is for the mama’s to be who will be delivering their little bundle of joy in the near future and just want a little clarification on the necessities.

There has been a lot of developments lately in the crypto space. It sounds like some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are here to stay. In my opinion, it would be unwise to not invest, if even a small portion, in cryptocurrency.

The holidays are upon us, which means it’s gifting season! I love getting gifts for my loved ones, whether for friends, family, co-workers, staff/team at the office. I love giving them as much as I enjoy receiving them and as such have compiled a list of great gifts that you can share with your loved ones.

Some scents can even help you focus and in turn increases productivity. There are scores of studies that show scents affect things like memory, concentration, sustained attention and cognitive function to improve productivity.

I was absolutely not in the market for a new car. I loved my small SUV, It was perfect for me and seemed to fit a carseat pretty comfortably. However, shortly after the birth of my son I quickly realized that I did not have quite enough space for all the things that I now needed.

As 2022 approaches, let’s start to think about ways we can improve and be better for our future selves. One way to do this is to re-assess to finances. Here’s a quick checklist to follow:

As a dental professional, I know first hand that dental care can be pricey! However, the neglect from not having dental care could cost you a whole lot more in the long run. My patients often times tell me the reason(s) they haven’t had dental care is because they couldn’t afford it or because they do not have dental insurance. Because this is an everyday conversation in my practice, I figured I would take this conversation here as well.

I consider myself a pretty organized person that typically have things in order. It goes without saying that with being a dental professional there’s a certain level of organizational skill that comes with the territory in order to keep things streamlined and on schedule while at work. But, there are other areas that take a considerable amount of organizing as well.

In FlexJobs (2020), seventy-five percent of employees have experienced burnout. Among them, 40% felt that the pandemic aggravated their burnout. In addition, Indeed (2021) found that 67% of employees believe that the prevailing health crisis worsened their cases of burnout.

Are you thinking of starting up a new business? Fantastic! Whether it’s a dental practice, finally turning your hobby into a side business or another type of business, there are some expenses that we don’t necessarily give thought to.

I speak quite frequently here on the topic of Side Hustles. When I talk about different ways you can generate additional income, I almost always mention blogging. So, in the spirit of transparency I am sharing my year-to-date blogging income (that is, January-August, 2021).

These days, especially with some of us working from home it seems almost impossible to have a little separation between your career and your life. In fact, for many people, their career is their life. But it doesn't have to be that way. Being happy and fulfilled requires making time for yourself just as much of a priority as your career.

So, you have an entrepreneurial spirit and aren’t exactly sure what to do with it. You know that you want to start a business, but what kind will you start? And what exactly does it take to get a company off the ground that succeeds long term?

I recently sat with Michael Arias, host of The Dental Marketer Podcast where I shared my story of becoming a practice owner and entrepreneur. We also spoke about, you guessed it, marketing!

Mother - of all my titles, this is the one I am most proud of. I have been a mom for just under 2 months now and It has been one of the most fulfilling journeys, but it can be exhausting.

According to Brodmin, the global gig economy is expected to grow to $455 billion by 2023. Want a piece of the pie? Establishing a successful gig-based business can give you extra money and greater financial stability.

You’ve got to center your plan around your goals, your personality, your lifestyle, and your comfort level. Don’t ignore the emotions, but also, consult the numbers. Understand your options and be a continual learner.

There are pros and cons of corporate dentistry. Like any business, the owners want a reliable pool of labor that’s perfectly happy with good benefits, a predictable income, and the illusion that working for someone else is safer than working for yourself.

Finding time for ourselves is crucial these days, but it can be a challenge to do so when you have a lot on your plate. Those who are running a business and/or starting a side gig often feel pressure to hustle day and night, leaving little room for personal care.

Blogging presents a big upside, but to be honest it’s not for everyone. The potential to make good money and turn it into something bigger than a side hustle is there. However, the downside to blogging is that you’ll almost definitely need to put in a lot of work and effort before you start to make money.

Braces aren’t dreaded like in the past; now they cool and fun and every teenager (even adults too) want in. Here are six ways to keep your teeth clean when wearing braces, along with some recommended products:

I recently sat with Dr. Steven Bradley, host of The Black Doctor’s Podcast where I shared my journey to becoming an Orthodontist, practice owner, entrepreneur, founder of UnOrthoDoc Candle Co. and co-founder of Dental Helping Hands.

Ever since the thought of becoming a dentist crossed my mind as a teenager, I envisioned having a practice of my own. The thought of working for someone conflicted with my desires because many people close to me worked for themselves. A few years post-residency, armed with a variety of experience in the field of dentistry, my dream of opening my own dental practice would soon take shape.

As we optimistically set out to achieve great things at the beginning of the year, we must break our goals down into small manageable, attainable and realistic ones. Setting new year resolutions has been a long time tradition but did you know that statistics show that only about 10% of people actually stick to their new year resolutions past the month of January?

When speaking of saving for retirement, it is very important to have some knowledge of compounding interest to fully understand the benefits of starting early. This post will cover some retirement basics, contribution limits and what to do with extra money should you find yourself so lucky.

As an Orthodontist, blogger, philanthropist and side hustle extraordinaire, my life takes a certain level of organization and my writing utensil is a big part of that. From writing charts, treatment planning, signing documents, and creating content, I need instruments that will help to not only keep me on track but also offer reliability and efficiency. One Instrument I am very particular about is my pen.

Whether you’re a practice owner or an associate doctor, structuring holiday hours can be tricky but something we must always consider when planning our year. There are generally three main schools of thought when it comes to closing a practice for the holidays

The truth is, bad boss behaviors lead to poor employee engagement and high turnover. When you have a manager who treats you with respect and has your back, you are more likely to give your best and stay longer in a company, but when you have a bad boss, you're much more likely to be disengaged, suffer from anxiety and want to leave.

Earning passive income is a great way to pursue other goals and interests. Passive income means continuing to get paid, even when you’re not working. Basically, you don’t need to be present to earn money! If you want more financial independence, there are many ways to generate other income streams.