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Life After Obturation – Ep. 65

Guest: Derek Peek, D.D.S., M.S.

In this episode of Endo Voices, featuring Dr. Derek Peek, the discussion centers on the importance of wellness, work-life balance, and how hobbies and physical activity can enhance both personal and professional livelihood. Dr. Peek brings a unique charisma to the microphone, emphasizing the need to actively disconnect from work by intentionally scheduling time out of the office. His depiction of his routine of leaving work early for activities such as golfing or spending time with his dogs lends a genuine feeling of accomplishment and agency to his statements. He shares his stress management approach, incorporating movement and outdoor activities into his lifestyle, and pays homage to his father, a lifelong cyclist who introduced him to this active mindset. Dr. Peek keeps the pace going, discussing the evolving technology in hobbies like cycling and how staying up to date with equipment, much like in endodontic practice, helps keep us sharp.

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Episode Resources

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  4. Jenkins, S., Johnson, I., & Ginley, J. (2019). Work, Stress and Play: Students’ perceptions of factors impacting on their studies and well‐being. European Journal of Dental Education23(3), 349-354. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eje.12436
  5. Narwal, S., Narwal, P., Leung, Y. Y., & Ahmed, B. (2021). Stress and work‐life balance in undergraduate dental students in Birmingham, United Kingdom and Hong Kong, China. Journal of Dental Education85(7), 1267-1272. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jdd.12596