Kiera is joined by Dr. Kyle Stanley, a dentist working to improve mental health in the industry with his Light Side Academy. They discuss why mental health is so negative in dentistry, warning signs for wellness, how to shift identities for the better, and a ton more.

About Dr. Stanley: Dr. Kyle Stanley, named "The Next Generation of Cosmetic Dentistry" by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, “The Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry” by the Seattle Study Club, and "World's Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry" graduated from USC and then went on to complete a dental implant residency and dental implant specialty in Brazil. He is a researcher who has published in some top dental journals about esthetics, implants, and plastic surgery topics. One of the few dental AI experts in the world, he co-founded Pearl, a company that is changing how patients are treated through artificial intelligence. He is an advisor for some of the most forward-thinking dental tech companies. Dr. Stanley is the most prominent advocate of mental health in dentistry and through his Light Side Academy has helped countless dentists reduce burnout for a sustainable career in dentistry. He maintains a private practice in Beverly Hills, focusing on implant surgery and prosthetics.

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