He is currently Professor, Chairman of the Department of Endodontology and directs the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics at the School of Dentistry, Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Baumgartner has a microbiology research laboratory for the comprehensive study of microorganisms associated with infections of endodontic origin. He has published over 60 articles and three chapters for textbooks. He is currently Editor, Endodontic Section of Clark's Clinical Dentistry and on the editorial staff of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics, and the Journal of Endodontics. He maintains a clinical practice in the specialty of endodontics one day per week.
Many people thrive on stress.
They find working under pressure or against deadlines highly stimulating, providing the motivation to do their best. And they rarely succumb to adverse reactions. Our quality of life and the ability to enjoy both work and recreation is directly related to the way each of us handles stress. Much of the presentation will involve demonstration, role-playing and active participation. Participants will complete questionnaires to evaluate and assess their personal stress profiles as related to life change events, daily activities and especially the dental office environment.