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Mindfulness and professionalism in dentistry.

John G Lovas¹, David A Lovas, P Michael Lovas

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, 5981 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 1W2. jlovas@dal.ca

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Introducing mindfulness practice into dental education can enhance professionalism. This approach cultivates qualities like attentiveness and self-awareness, benefiting both dental practitioners and patients.

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Area of Science:

Dental Education
Medical Humanities
Psychology

Background:

Professionalism in dentistry is crucial for patient care and practitioner well-being.
Current methods for teaching professionalism may lack effectiveness.
Mindfulness meditation shares core principles with professionalism, focusing on prosocial aims and holistic well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose the integration of mindfulness practice into dental curricula.
To explore the overlapping constructs of professionalism and mindfulness.
To identify specific benefits of mindfulness for dental students and practitioners.

Main Methods:

Selective review of existing medical literature on mindfulness and professionalism.
Analysis of the common aims and cultivated qualities of both constructs.
Overview of current initiatives at Dalhousie University integrating mindfulness into dental programs.

Main Results:

Mindfulness practice cultivates qualities such as attentiveness, self-awareness, acceptance, wisdom, and self-care.
These cultivated qualities closely align with essential professional attitudes in dentistry.
Mindfulness and professionalism share a common goal of promoting long-term common good and enhancing quality of life.

Conclusions:

Mindfulness practice offers a promising approach to enhance professionalism in dental education.
Integrating mindfulness can foster improved attentiveness, self-awareness, and self-care among dental professionals.
Further research and curriculum development are warranted to explore the full potential of mindfulness in dentistry.