Author: Dr. Mohsen Al-Ozaibi

Getting a dental license in the UAE is one of the most important steps in a dentist’s career — and one of the most misunderstood. Three separate regulatory authorities issue licenses, each with its own exam, requirements, and process. Choose the wrong track, fail the exam three times, and you’re banned from practicing under that authority permanently.

Thinking about adding botox and fillers to your dental practice in the UAE? Before your first syringe, here’s everything you need to know — DHA, DOH, and MOH included.

Perfectionism and Fear of Failure in Clinical Practice: Evidence-Based Strategies for Healthcare Professionals Perfectionism and fear of failure are common experiences for clinicians across healthcare settings. These traits can drive high standards and attention to detail — necessary qualities in medicine and dentistry — but they can also contribute to psychological stress, burnout, and decreased job satisfaction. Understanding the scientific evidence behind these patterns is crucial for clinicians, educators, and healthcare leaders to support professional well-being and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. Research shows that (maladaptive) perfectionism — marked by excessive self-criticism and unrealistic performance expectations — is…

Kids usually make up their minds about the dentist before they even get in the chair. Studies in pediatric psychology and dentistry agree: those first few moments—what kids see, how the dentist acts—set the tone for how anxious they’ll feel, how much they’ll cooperate, and how they’ll think about the dentist later on. Adults mostly look for professionalism and a clean workspace. For kids, it’s all about feelings, sights, and how the dentist comes across.

What Truly Motivates Dentists? Is it the satisfaction of transforming a patient’s smile? The desire to build a thriving clinic? Or perhaps the intellectual curiosity for new dental technologies?

Let’s connect the dots between Ikigai and dentist burnout, and how understanding this relationship can help create a more fulfilling professional life.

In this article, we explain what ADHD is, its impact on dentists’ work, and how to manage it! This article comes from the heart, as I have ADHD too! ADHD ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that commonly begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity patterns that interfere with functioning or development. Symptoms of ADHD are typically grouped into two categories: Inattention: Difficulty sustaining focus, following through on tasks, or organizing activities. A person with inattention may appear forgetful or easily distracted. Hyperactivity-Impulsivity: Difficulty sitting still, talking excessively,…

In this article, we will discuss the marketing aspects related to the specialized field of endodontics.