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The Dental Desk - Issue #9

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Happy New year!Well, another year has come and gone, and we are so excited to beexpanding our offerings, growing our team and hosting our firstDestination Course and Team Conference! That’s a lot, right? We thinkso too! Sometimes as business owners, we bite off a lot in our family andpersonal lives, which is why we are really looking forward to our WinterHealth and Wellness Getaway in Palm Springs! We are so fortunate tohave such a great group of speakers that you will hear from and readabout in this issue of the Dental Desk. There is still time if you and yourspouse or friend(s) want to attend. We are currently at 75% percentcapacity so there are still a few spots available, at the time of thispublication! Check out the links in this issue, and if you have any questions pleasefeel free to call or text me at 403-862-7406. We look forward to seeingall of you that register for this amazing event.We hope you all put a real emphasis on your personal and professionalHealth and Wellness in 2023!!!Page 4 - Health & Wellness Winter Escape - SummaryPage 6: Health & Wellness Winter Escape - DetailsPage 17 - Ask The ExpertPage 20 - Happy New Year! Happy New You?CEO's MessageLooking For Featured Practice Listings?www.AvailDentalAdvice.comTHE DENTAL DESK MAGAZINE  | 2Founder, CEOAvail Dental Exit Advisory ServicesD A R R E N S H A N A H A NAvail Dental has been a trustedresource in the dental industry since 2012.CLICK HERE

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Health Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental Medical Entrepreneurial Professional s Mind Body Practice CE SESSIONS IN 12 CE CREDITS AVAILABLE PALM SPRINGS Health Wellness Winter Escape with CE for Canadian Dental Professionals Caring for you Mind Body Practice Cost 649 Guest 250 Date February 15 19 2023 Location Palm Springs California USA Margaritaville Resort A Desert Oasis With Island Soul CLICK VIDEO TO PLAY DEADLINE IS JAN 31ST Click Here

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DAY 2: Thursday, FEB. 16th, 20237 am: Yoga (Oasis Garden) with Dr. Kristin Yont.7 am: Morning Walk / Meditation (ConferenceEntrance) with Ila Edgar.8 am: Breakfast (Fins Left), Complete BreakfastBuffet Provided. 9 am–10:25 am: Mind / Body Stress Management(Paradise Room 1 and 2), presented by Dr. KristinYont.10:30 am–11:55 am: Mindset for Practice Growth(Paradise Room 1 and 2), presented by Dr. AmerHussain. Noon–1:15 pm: Lunch (Lone Palm Pool) Live to Work or Work to Live? Finding balance,building community and living your best life. Thispresentation will include tips and tricks for“Personal and Professional Branding ThroughSocials.” Presented by Tim Wood and JimScheibel. *Learn more about Jim and Tim by following thislink to see them on Live! With Kelly and Ryan.1:30-3 pm: Financial Health Through Tax Planningand Other Tools (Paradise Room 1 and 2),presented by Hall Murdoch CPA, CA. PALM SPRINGS Schedule - SummaryHealth & Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental, Medical & Entrepreneurial Professional's Mind, Body & PracticeThursday, Feb. 16, 2023:3 pm: Twilight Golf Excursion 6-7 pm: Salsa Dancing at Margaritaville Resort6-10 pm: Villagefest Downtown Palm SpringsEvening Activities (optional):Free Bike Rentals from Hotel (First Come First Served)This conference offers Dentist and MedicalSpecific presentations in addition to focusedstress reduction, physical wellness & mentalwellness presentations for any member of theprofessional world. Full teams are welcome. Registration includes access to all presentations,welcome reception, breakfast on Thursday, Friday,and Saturday, lunch on Thursday and Friday, and agift bag which includes motivational speaker,Darren Lang’s Book - ‘Staying Up in an Upside-down World’.Dates: February 15th-19th 2023 Location: Margaritaville Resort, Palm Springs, California (A desert oasis with an Island soul).DAY 1: Wednesday, FEB. 15th, 2023 7-9 pm Welcome Reception and Registration (ComeMonday Patio, Margaritaville): hosted by AvailDental Exit Advisory Services. Welcome Receptionfood and beverages are included in theregistration. *Check-In and Receive your gift bagand badges*

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PALM SPRINGS Schedule - SummaryHealth & Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental, Medical & Entrepreneurial Professional's Mind, Body & PracticeDAY 4: Saturday, Feb 18th, 20238 am: Yoga (Oasis Garden) with Dr. Kristin Yont.8 am – Morning Walk / Meditation (ConferenceEntrance) with Ila Edgar.9 am: – Breakfast (Fins Left)10-11:30 am: Health and Wellness Panel ‘Tools foryour Toolbox’ (Paradise Room 1 and 2), presentedby Ila Edgar, Dr. Kristin Yont, and SherriBeauchamp. SATURDAY EVENTS (Optional)2pm - Wine Tasting Experience (MargaritavilleRoom TBD) 7pm - Closing Dinner followed by Live Music andDancing Location: Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill DAY 5: Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2023Departure Day for the conference.Evening Activities (optional):Friday, Feb. 16, 2023:3-6:30 pm: Outlet Mall Shopping Excursion 6-7 pm: S’Mores by the fire pits Margaritaville Resort Free Bike Rentals from Hotel (First Come First Served)DAY 3: Friday, FEB. 16th, 20237 am: Yoga (Oasis Garden) with Dr. Kristin Yont7 am: Morning Walk / Meditation (ConferenceEntrance) with Ila Edgar.8 am: Breakfast (Fins Left), complete breakfastbuffet provided. 9–10:25 am: - Critical Conversations (ParadiseRoom 1 and 2), presented by Ila Edgar.10:30–11:55 am: Practice Wellness ThroughModern Day Dental Tools (Paradise Room 1 and2), presented by Dr. Volinder Dhesi. Noon–1:15 pm: Lunch (Lone Palm Pool). PositiveAttitudes Generate Health and Heal QuittingCulture, presented by Lori William and CorinneMark of Strategix.1:30-2:45 pm: Healthy Referrals & Raving Fans,Through Digital & Social Marketing (ParadiseRoom 1 and 2), presented by Sherri Beauchamp ofGratitude Consulting Inc.

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Health Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental Professional s Mind Body Practice PALM SPRINGS Schedule Detailed DAY 1 Thursday Feb 16th 2023 7 am Yoga Oasis Garden Dr Kristin Yont DMD Dr Yont is not only a practising dentist and foremost authority in mind body medicine but she is also a certified yoga instructor for more than 10 years Dr Yont has curated 3 special enlightening yoga experiences for participants of any level specifically geared towards the attendees of this conference This activity is sure to leave participants feeling enlightened and awakened for the day ahead 7 am Morning Walk Meditation Conference Entrance Ila Edgar Ila Edgar founder of Big Change Inc will be leading our morning walk with meditation for those attendees that don t wish to participate in yoga but would like to begin the day with a mind body activity Ila is a passionate believer that walking as an exercise releases endorphins and serotonin enhancing mental and physical well being In addition to this Ila has learned firsthand the positive power of meditation and focus and will share some tips for turning everyday activities like walking into peaceful meditative opportunities This activity is sure to leave participants feeling peaceful focused and gently energized Click To Watch Interview Click To Watch Interview 8am Breakfast Fins Left Start your day off right with a delicious buffet with healthy and hearty food selections Coffee Tea and Juice are provided and beverage enhancements are available for those who may wish to have a celebratory mimosa or Baileys coffee

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Health Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental Professional s Mind Body Practice PALM SPRINGS Schedule Detailed DAY 1 Thursday Feb 16th 2023 9 10 25 am Mind Body Stress Management Paradise Room 1 and 2 Presented by Dr Kristin Yont Dr Yont is a practising dentist and a certified instructor in a mind body medicine program through Harvard Medical School and the Benson Henry Institute She is accredited to teach their SMART Stress Management And Resiliency Training program which educates patients to participate in their own wellness in order to decrease stress and their vulnerability to disease Dr Yont s presentation will educate participants on recognizing good stress from bad stress personal triggers and stressors and will provide tools for helping to manage your over all health through mind body exercises and thought training This life changing presentation promises to be some of the best time you can spend to investing in yourself 10 30 11 55 am Mindset for Practice Growth Paradise Room 1 and 2 Presented by Dr Amer Hussain Click To Watch Interview Dr Hussain is a practising orthodontist with 10 clinics Dr Hussain has a focus on practise development through personal development He is a passionate believer in positive thoughts creating positive growth Dr Hussain s presentation will focus on practical tools for embracing a healthy positive attitude and personal development which translates to a positive work environment and how that will ultimately help prepare you personally and your workplace practice for growth This presentation is ideally suited for anyone wishing to learn more about how a positive mindset can lead to personal and professional growth and satisfaction Click To Watch Interview Noon Lunch Lone Palm Pool A delicious BBQ lunch Buffet with Iced Tea and Signature Cocktails will sustain you through a highly entertaining presentation A special treat will also be served close to the end of the lunch presentation

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Health Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental Professional s Mind Body Practice PALM SPRINGS Schedule Detailed DAY 1 Thursday Feb 16th 2023 12 1 15 pm Live to Work or Work to Live Finding balance building community and living your best life This presentation will include tips and tricks for Personal and Professional Branding Through Socials Presented by Tim Wood and Jim Scheibel Tim Wood is an award winning insurance specialist and owner of a State Farm franchise in the Coachella Valley Tim has a very impressive resume of financial and board experience but it s his personal and professional experiences that have made him truly insightful on finding balance building community and living your best life Jim Scheibel is a proud Canadian transplant to the Coachella Valley Jim is the co owner of a State Farm franchise he is the board vice president of the UNA Coachella Chapter and he and Tim both are passionate advocates for food security Before moving to Palm Springs Jim worked as a healthcare administrator in Regina Saskatchewan Canada Jim and Tim have created an enviable professional philanthropic and personal presence within their community Through passion hard work communication compromise determination and trust Tim and Jim have worked to leave an indelible mark on the Coachella Valley and their greater community These 2 incredible talented and selfless men will share their journey working to find balance while living their passions building community and learning to set boundaries This promises to be an outstanding presentation and may well be the most fun you could have at a seminar Learn more about Jim and Tim by following this link to see them on Live With Kelly and Ryan Click To Watch Interview To Register Contact Yvette Shanahan Marketing Sponsorship Avail Dental Exit Advisory Services Inc Cell 403 701 8780 Email Yvette AvailDentalAdvice com www AvailDentalAdvice com Click Here

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Health Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental Professional s Mind Body Practice PALM SPRINGS Schedule Detailed DAY 1 Thursday Feb 16th 2023 1 30 3 pm Financial Health Through Tax Planning and Other Tools Paradise Room 1 and 2 presented by Hall Murdoch CPA CA Hall is a Partner with MNP s Professional Services team in Calgary Alberta Working closely with medical and dental professionals Hall provides valuable advice to help clients reach their business and personal goals Hall s experience in forecasting tax planning and other key areas help ensure that his clients have a sound strategy for the future He specializes in developing customized plans for clients interested in starting or purchasing their own practice Hall is looking forward to presenting information that empowers everyone to make informed personal and business decisions Hall is truly a wealth of knowledge and this presentation promises to be both informative and helpful for all attendees Thursday Evening Events Optional 3 pm Twilight Golf Excursion Escena Golf Club 63 USD club rentals available for 80 USD Please confirm via email if you wish to participate in this golf excursion Email yvette AvailDentalAdvice com Free Bike Rentals from Hotel First Come First Served 6 7 pm Salsa Dancing at Margaritaville Resort 6 10 pm Villagefest Downtown Palm Springs Click To Watch Interview

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Health Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental Professional s Mind Body Practice CE SESSIONS IN PALM SPRINGS 12 CE CREDITS AVAILABLE To Register Contact Yvette Shanahan Marketing Sponsorship Avail Dental Exit Advisory Services Inc Cell 403 701 8780 Email Yvette AvailDentalAdvice com www AvailDentalAdvice com Sponsor Spotlight Click Here DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JAN 31ST 2023

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Health Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental Professional s Mind Body Practice PALM SPRINGS Schedule Detailed DAY 2 Friday Feb 17th 2023 7 am Yoga Oasis Garden Dr Kristin Yont DMD Please refer to Thursday s schedule for an in depth description 7 am Morning Walk Meditation Conference Entrance Ila Edgar Please refer to Thursday s schedule for an in depth description 8 am Breakfast Fins Left Please refer to Thursday s schedule for an in depth description 9 10 25 am Critical Conversations Paradise Room 1 and 2 presented by Ila Edgar Ee Lah Hint rhymes with Sheila and Tequila With over 25 years in recruitment coaching and leadership development Ila began to see patterns in human behaviour and team chemistry which made her do a deeper dive into this complex area Ila became a certified Dare to Lead Bren Brown facilitator and a certified Trust Work facilitator She is the principal and founder of Big Change Inc Ila believes that we often don t recognize it but trust is the foundation of every relationship we have including those at work Building maintaining and repairing trust isn t easy There s a lot to it but it s entirely possible and will quite literally change your life and the lives of those you work with Ila creates an experience where you can walk away and say that was really helpful and put it into practice right away This interactive presentation is suited for everyone Click To Watch Interview 10 30 11 55 am Practice Wellness Through Modern Day Dental Tools Paradise Room 1 2 presented by Dr Volinder Dhesi Dr Volinder Dhesi looks forward with digital dentistry not only to the benefits we re experiencing now but to what we can hope to see as the future of dentistry thanks to the always changing technology Dr Dhesi knows that we all take care of ourselves in many different ways such as mentally and physically and he challenges us to invest in the health of our dental practice Dr Dhesi believes that tools like digital workflows make dentistry fun and change the patient experience He is passionate about cutting edge tools such as 3 D scanners and what s happening in the world of materials Dr Dhesi feels deeply grateful for his profession of dentistry and he aims to leave you feeling ignited in your profession after attending his presentation This presentation is geared toward practicing dentists but is suited for all dental team members Click To Watch Interview

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Health Wellness Winter Escape For The Dental Professional s Mind Body Practice PALM SPRINGS Schedule Detailed DAY 2 Friday Feb 17th 2023 Noon 1 15 pm Lunch Lone Palm Pool Positive Attitudes Generate Health and Heal Quitting Culture presented by Lori William and Corrine Mark Lori and Corinne are founding partners in Strategix Consulting Inc Lori s energy is contagious Sharing her knowledge insights and skills from her wealth of experience has Lori living her passion to help your workplace overcome obstacles and become the best you can be Corinne s enthusiasm for her work is palpable She is heavily influenced by a lifetime of mentors and coaches and she continues to collaborate with strong business people today to foster personal growth and success as well as the success of her clients Lori and Corinne have created a high energy celebratory presentation geared towards energizing enthusiasm in the workplace using positivity to create personal and professional satisfaction and increasing the health of businesses by using these tools to heal a quitting culture This presentation promises to be exciting and fun and is well suited for all attendees 1 30 2 45 pm Practice Growth Healthy Referrals Raving Fans Through Modern Day Marketing Strategies Paradise Room 1 2 presentation by Sherri Beauchamp Sherri Beauchamp has been in the healthcare wellness industry since 1999 Her passion for health wellness combined with her keen interest in creating systems optimizing processes lead her to be a part of various national regional local marketing campaigns Today Sherri has expanded her knowledge into video marketing business automation SEO Reputation Marketing Social Media and many other areas digitally and offline to offer her clients a unique perspective on optimizing leveraging and maximizing their business Sherri believes in a Holistic approach to business and life her main goal is to provide her clients with world class service and cutting edge techniques This presentation promises to be informative and collaborative It is well suited to all attendees Click To Watch Interview Noon Lunch Lone Palm Pool A delicious California Seasons lunch Buffet with Lemonade and Signature Cocktails will sustain you through this celebratory feeling presentation A special treat will also be served close to the end of the lunch presentation

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DAY 2: Friday, Feb. 17th, 2023 FRIDAY NIGHT EVENTS (Optional):3-6:30pm - Outlet Mall Shopping Excursion ($70 USD)* Please confirm via email if you wish to participate in this shopping excursion. Email: yvette@availdentaladvice.comFree Bike Rentals from Hotel (First Come First Served)6-7pm - S’Mores by the fire pits Margaritaville Resort*S’mores kits are available at no charge to conference attendees. Please see front desk for the kits.DAY 3: Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2023 8 am – Yoga (Oasis Garden) Dr. Kristin Yont8 am – Morning Walk / Meditation (Conference Entrance) Ila Edgar9 am – Breakfast (Fins Left). Complete Breakfast Buffet Provided 10 - 11:30 am - Health and Wellness Panel ‘Tools for your Toolbox’ (Paradise Room 1 and 2)Presented by Ila Edgar, Dr. Kristin Yont, and Sherri BeauchampIla, Kristin, and Sherri will facilitate breathing exercises, meditation tools and tips for utilizing pressure points, reiki andstretching. There will be a presentation on Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) as well as tips for postural stretchesand positioning. This is a highly interactive workshop that promises to provide attendees with practical and easy-to-usetechniques for calming, self-soothing, reducing stress, easy postural stretches and positioning, and utilizing pressurepoints. These easy tips and tools are sure to enhance the day-to-day lives of all attendees. Saturday Events (Optional):2 pm - Wine Tasting Experience (Margaritaville Room TBD - $40 CAN per person).This fun and informative wine experience will be led by Dr. Volinder Dhesi. Dr. Dhesi is a WSETLevel 3 Sommelier and he has curated a totally unique and exciting wine-tasting experience entirelyfor conference attendees. You won’t want to miss this special, relaxed, and totally awesomeexperience! *Please confirm via email if you wish to participate in this wine-tasting experience.Email: yvette@availdentaladvice.com7 pm - Closing Dinner followed by Live Music and Dancing, Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill ($100 CADper person) What better way to close out this Health and Wellness Winter Escape than with a four-course fine dining experience, al fresco, followed by live music and dancing. We hope you willcome out and celebrate with us! *Please confirm via email if you wish to participate in this closingdinner. Email: yvette@availdentaladvice.comSunday, Feb. 19th, 2023: Departure Day for conference.

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Ask The Expert:D E N T A L I N D U S T R Yby Darren ShanahanFounder & CEO of Avail Dental Exit Advisory Services & has been in theindustry for more than 10 years.What's To Come in 2023?www.AvailDentalAdvice.comTHE DENTAL DESK MAGAZINE  | 17

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Over the last several months we’ve been receiving some questions from the dentalcommunity. Our experience in brokering and appraising hundreds and hundreds ofpractices has made us a natural place for professionals to turn with theirquestions. We realized that several people had the same questions and so wethought this might make a great forum for people to ask their questionsanonymously and receive their answers. Therefore, ‘Ask the Expert’ was created.Please feel free to send us an email with your questions toDarren@AvailDentalAdvice.com.Question: With another interest rate hike likely and a recessionlooming, should I rush to sell or buy a practice or is it better to waitthis out?Answer: This timely question actually speaks more to your ownpersonal risk tolerance. The truth of the matter is that there is bothrisk and reward with every purchase/sale. Interest rate hikes anddrops are a lot like riding waves in the ocean - at times they will goup and at times they will go down. What does seem to be remainingduring these uncertain times is an appetite for private practiceownership - and as long as there is an appetite for ownership, thereis an appetite for sales. What does change in times like these aresale prices. As purchasers go through more rigorous lendingcheckpoints and lenders tighten their vetting process, the multipleswe were seeing even 2 years ago are definitely softening. Thisdoesn’t mean that sellers are losing money, nor does it mean thatpurchasers are getting deals. It simply means that there is more of abalance in the situation. It is neither a buyer's or a seller's market. Ican say, however, that the pandemic and subsequent globalfinancial situation seem to have served as more of a catalyst forthose on the fence about getting out of ownership. Again, assessingyour own risk and situation should always be the greatest definingfactor in your decision.CANDID COMMENTARY ON PRACTICE VALUATIONASK THE EXPERTThe "COVID Effect" On Your Practice:Call Us To Learn More.In order to prepare for the future,In order to prepare for the future, you must consider the past.you must consider the past. We can help.We can help. 1-866-Go-Avail1-866-Go-Avail ((1-866-462-82451-866-462-8245))THE DENTAL DESK MAGAZINE  | 18

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Question: With tax season just around the corner, should I belooking at getting a tax valuation?Answer: This actually is a better question for your accountant.Many times, your accountant will identify opportunities (whilepreparing your taxes) for things like crystallization, estateplanning, corporate restructures etc. A tax valuation is really mostvaluable in tax planning scenarios and not something that isrequired in the preparation of tax season specifically. However, if- in the past tax year it has been identified that a tax valuation isimportant (for reasons specific to your situation) then you shouldtry to have that tax valuation as soon as possible. If you have nothad a tax valuation completed within the last 5 years, a marketvaluation would be recommended to ensure your asset is stillgaining or maintaining value.Question: It’s a new year and the PDC is making its return. In acrowded conference market why should I choose your conference?THE DENTAL DESK MAGAZINE  | 19ASK THE EXPERT CON'T:Answer: Happy New year! Many people have the impression that they must attend one event over the other. Ibelieve, if you are able, there should be an effort to attend as much as possible. I am a person who isconstantly seeking ways to learn and better myself. All of these conferences provide different opportunitiesand only you can access what is most important for you. What makes our conference different, is that ours hasless emphasis on technical learning and a greater emphasis on personal health and wellness. Dental (andother) professionals have so many technical learning opportunities but there is very little opportunity to lookafter the whole person within that profession. That is what our conference aims to do. We have curated anevent which heavily emphasizes tools to better the physical and mental health of dental (and all) professionals.We do have a few technical presentations but the emphasis within those technical presentations is providingways to reduce stress in your workplace. So, as I said, you don’t have to choose one conference over the otherhowever if you want to put focus on your personal health and wellness then I welcome you to join us in PalmSprings!

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necessary for me to live my bestlife and to be the best wife, friend,partner, business owner andcontributor to society.I will not punish myself if I don’texercise everyday, or if I forget tobe grateful for something, or if I amoccasionally unkind to myself. Ihave set goals for myself that I willadjust each and every day and willgive myself grace for days when Idon’t achieve those goals.So, if you’re like me and you findyourself struggling a little bit at thistime of year - I wish you grace andpeace. I do wish you a happy newyear and I hope you will treatyourself like the precious gift youare. Set reasonable goals foryourself and when you fall down,forgive yourself, pick yourself upand continue on. This life, personaland professional, is a journey andnot a race so don’t forget to take inthe scenery.And if you must make a resolution,let it be this - ‘this year I will be kindto myself and to others’. For it is inkindness that we will know love,peace and grace - and what betterway is there to begin a New Year?H A P P Y N E W Y E A R ! H A P P Y N E W Y O U ?BY Y VETTE SHANAHANDecember 31st is always a funnyday. Either there are preparationsfor celebration (big or small), orthere is avoidance of anycelebration - and an attempt toignore the date altogether.What is it about that countdownthat sets off feelings of excitementor dread or avoidance or fear? Thefunny thing is, January 1st is justlike any other day - a holiday - butjust another day.So, why do we feel the need tocreate a bunch of (most times)lofty resolutions that a few weeksdown the road tend to leave usfeeling failure rather than success?Why do we feel that after a geared-up year-end and busy holidayseason that come January 2nd weall return to work totally refreshedand reinvigorated?I’m going to be honest with you - Ifind that first week of Januaryreally tough. I’m usually exhaustedfrom a December that had merunning in 50 directions.The week before Christmas isabsolutely crazy as we all cramthings in to get ‘finished and ready’for holidays. And then, there is thegreat expectations of Christmas (ifyou celebrate this holiday).Families excitedly gather, giftgiving creates its own stresses,food and feasts galore tempt us atevery turn and, if we’re totallyhonest, all is not calm and there israrely peace in our land.Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones.Maybe your holidays were totallypeaceful and quiet and you havereturned to work feeling totallyrefreshed and re-energized. If thatis you - I am sincerely happy for you… and pretty jealous too! But if thatis not your situation, I totallyidentify with that.So, I did make one resolution thisnew year; I will not put pressure onmyself to create a ‘New Me’! Here’s the thing - we are all a workin progress. I believe we are alltrying to be better, always. Whyshould January be the only monththat we try to be better? Why do webuy in to the expectation that thereneeds to be ‘a new you’?I don’t buy-in to that expectation.I’m on a journey to practicegratitude every day (not just inJanuary). I’m on a daily journey totake better care of my mental andphysical health - sometimes thatmeans rigorous exercise andsometime that just means fallinginto bed after a long hard day. I’mon a journey to truly love myself -and that isn’t happening becauseit’s January but because it is THE DENTAL DESK MAGAZINE  | 20

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YOUR TRUSTED INDUSTRY PARTNERDid you know that for over 2 decades, our Founder, Darren Shanahan, has been in thedental industry as the "go-to" for other industry professionals and leaders? Every phone call that comes into our office is about a dental or healthcare clinic. We don't work in any other industry.We provide owners with a "firewall" to protect them from all of the pitfalls we know are out there throughout a transaction because we know how to prepare the deal and navigate the waters. We're here for you.Meet Our TeamDarren ShanahanCEO & FounderYvette ShanahanCo-FounderLogan ReynoldsTransaction SpecialistJennifer LarocqueTransaction ManagerMorgan MinkusTransaction SpecialistQuestions?Call 1-866-Go-Avail (1-866-462-8245) orvisit: AvailDentalAdvice.com

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THE DENTAL DESK MAGAZINEB Y A V A I L D E N T A L E X I T A D V I S O R Y S E R V I C E SThe Dental Desk Magazine runs on a monthly basis to keepstakeholders in the dental industry in the loop.Avail Dental Exit Advisory ServicesProudly Serving Western Canada (Alberta,B.C. & Saskatchewan)1-866-Go-Avail (1-866-462-8245)www.AvailDentalAdvice.comFebruary 2023 Come back for Issue #10 which will highlight early 2023trends, industry advise and more.