Healthy Dentist
The FDA is also working on a dental wellness initiative conceived by President Dr. Jeffery Ottley called Healthy Dentist. We have been gathering vital resources to support dentists, their families, and their dental teams with wellness resources that are needed in today's work environment.
If you have any questions about our Healthy Dentist initiative, please contact:
Larry Darnell
Florida Dental Association
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Technology
ldarnell@floridadental.org
(850) 350-7102
FDA's Member Assistance Program
The FDA has made available member assistance resources for free to member dentists and their families. Click the link FDA MAP to download a flyer with more information about this great member benefit.
FDA MAP
You can also go to this link to signup for this FREE member benefit. Please use the code fdamap when signing up.
Signup here
Mayo Clinic's Assessment Tool
We have adopted Mayo Clinic's 9 Well--Being categories and are making available resources for each of those here.
1. Stress and Resilience
2. Fatigue and Burnout
3. Emotional Concerns
4. Suicidal Thoughts
5. Alcohol and Substance Use
6. Health Behavior
7. Finances
8. Career and Professional Development
9. Relationship and Work-Life Balance
ADA Wellness Resources
For more information, please go to the ADA's wellness resources page here.
