"Dentists have high suicide rates. Did you know?" I heard this sentiment so many times along my dental journey. Back when I would express interest in the profession; or when I shared that I was in training; or even currently as a practicing dentist. I used to dismiss it as a myth or a misconception … Continue reading A case of the Mondays
I think we woke up with almost two hours grace. I could sense my friend was restless. Our sleep was repeatedly interrupted with micro-anticipatory-awakenings. I am sure he would have woken up another 35 minutes earlier. Knowing him, he would have accounted for those 5 min too. And in retrospect, I would have liked the … Continue reading The Daunting Wall – Lessons from a pandemic
Whenever we find ourselves on the horns of a dilemma (with) two opposites that both seem desirable, the right question to ask ourselves is not which we should choose, but whether we have the dimensions rightGlenn Regher I recall when I first started thinking about my tentative research project - 2 years ago - readily … Continue reading Lessons from a research practicum
Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. What emotions does it evoke? I am reminded of this one day working at the hospital. My assistant and I are treating a patient while standing. The dental chair is a real marvel. Some of them nowadays have an impressive catalog of configurations. Some of them have a slim … Continue reading under-standing-pain
I wrote this draft Aug 19 this 2019 summer. Just to put things in perspective. Reflection is just a collection of perspectives. Your own perspectives. I reflect on how summer passed me by a little differently this time around. Summer is so precious in Canada. I always found it funny, and completely amiable, how central … Continue reading Baking a course
Pulling of the Pretzel – Jan van Bijlert I couldn’t get over the crunchiness. It was those gluten-free pretzels my mom got recently. I was visiting my parents. I have been visiting them a lot lately. I am grateful that they are only a 30 min bike ride away. I take that for granted. Both … Continue reading Pretiola: Little Rewards
