The Hidden Cost of Excellence: Burnout, Perfectionism, and Faith in Dentistry
Dr. Bill Claytor, recipient of the American Dental Association’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award, speaks on the critical topics of perfectionism, isolation and burnout in dentistry.
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About Our Guest(s)
Dr. Claytor earned a certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Union College, and currently serves as a consultant and board member of the Dental Well-Being Advisory Committee of the American Dental Association in Chicago. In 2013, Bill was the recipient of the C.V. Winter Advocacy Award from the North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals. Dr. Claytor has spoken throughout North Carolina, and the U.S., on the Opioid Epidemic, Burnout, Perfectionism, and Addiction. He also writes for several dental publications and online magazines about digital dentistry, endodontics, cone beam technology, and is a Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona. Dr. Claytor manages a blog named “Ask Bill” on www.digitalenamel.com where he addresses current and relevant issues facing dentists today, including substance abuse, burnout, and professional burnout and well-being.
