Rana Al-Falaki explains how building happiness into your day to create fun and fulfilment can transform performance in any dental practice.
What if the secret to becoming more productive, respected and energised wasn’t about working harder… but smiling more? And what if you could be trained to smile more and feel happier?
In a profession that demands clinical precision, regulatory rigour and endless people-pleasing, fun can feel like a forgotten word. But the data tells a different story. Happiness isn’t just a by-product of success – it’s a driver of it.
Studies show that professionals who are happy at work are 31% more productive, three times more creative, and build more trust with their teams and patients. In fact, positive people are not only more resilient but also make better decisions, solve problems faster, and elevate the mood and performance of those around them. It even enhances communication, health and job satisfaction.
So why do so many dentists feel like fun has no place in the practice – except for forced fun in staff outings?
Let me introduce you to someone who felt exactly that.
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