How to Stay In Control When Things Go Wrong w/ Dr. Taher Dhoon

Dental Practice Heroes

Nothing throws off your day like a surprise complication. When a surgical or dental emergency hits, how you respond is what matters most. In this episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon joins me to share how we approach emergencies to keep our cool, make smart decisions, and lead our teams.

We dive into emergency protocols, critical mindset shifts, and how to avoid unnecessary risk. Discover new ways to reset in high-stress situations and grow through the tough cases—not just get through them!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Mastering your mind during emergencies
• The Dunning-Kruger effect in dentistry
• Leveraging mentors and learning opportunities
• Crisis recovery and surgical timeouts
• Knowing when to pass on difficult cases

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Chapters

1. Handling Dental Emergencies Like a Pro (00:00:00)

2. Compartmentalizing Emotions During Crises (00:03:14)

3. The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Dentistry (00:08:13)

4. Taking Surgical Timeouts When Things Go Wrong (00:11:32)

5. Knowing When to Walk Away (00:16:43)