Dentistry Is Killing Us – Health is Wealth – IC031

Protrusive Dental Podcast - A podcast by Jaz Gulati

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Did you know that Dentistry was voted the unhealthiest career in the world? Multiple times. That's right, we're number one! The grim reality is that we take on all sorts of professional and personal risks on a daily basis. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Rohan Verma, a clinical dentist and fitness coach to record this wholesome episode. We talked about what steps we can take to improve our health. At the end of our conversation, we also talked about diet as well. I hope this episode will address our unique professional challenges and help you become healthier and more mindful about everything you're doing for mental and physical well-being. https://youtu.be/xubc_XpSrzI Check out this full episode on YouTube Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below! Highlights of this episode: * 1:51 Dr. Rohan Verma’s Introduction* 3:46 Mental Health Awareness* 6:39 Biggest mistakes dentists are making with their health * 11:09 Posture Issues* 14:50 The significance of sleep* 16:52 Importance of setting a routine for better health improvement* 24:16 Working out routine* 29:09 Dr. Rohan’s stand on different kinds of diet* 31:29 The benefit of calorie counting Check out Dr. Rohan Verma's Instagram to get some tips on how to improve your health - as well as a Dentist he's an online fitness coach. Monitor your calorie intake with this MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter available on: * iOS: MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter* Google Play: MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter Download Protrusive App and Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: * iOS: Protrusive App* Android: Protrusive App If you enjoyed this episode, then do check out 5 Lessons from Lincoln Harris  Click below for full episode transcript: Jaz's Introduction: Did you know that Business Insider ranked DENTISTRY as the MOST DANGEROUS PROFESSION in the whole world for your health, and they did this multiple years in a row. So, why is it? Why is our job so dangerous? Jaz's Introduction:I think we know the answers. We're in this horrible posture, we've got this infection control risk, we are sat in this four walls with just one other person, usually. That's gonna drive you mad, as well as the extreme stress that we undertake in our profession of clinical dentistry. So, whether you are a dentist, a nurse or a DA as they're so affectionately called in the US, or if you're a therapist or hygienist. I think you have something to gain from this episode about looking after your health in the sp...