The Dental Hacks Podcast

Dr. Jason Smithson returns to the Very Dental podcast to talk about an important topic in 2024: focus. Jason suggests that one of the reasons we might not get the clinical results is that we've lost our ability to focus! This actually applies more widely in our lives. It will come as no surprise what he believes is the cause. Smartphones are a tool and not a friend Jason's "safe room" (no internet) The noise in the background and how we react to it The "comprehensive reply" to avoid  Default Zoom meeting times are an HOUR! The automatic move to smartphone whenever you have to wait for anything (when your brain goes in to neutral) iPhone = one of the most useful tools ever created and one of the worst addictions we face Look at your phone on a schedule, look at emails/messages on a computer vs. phone Turn the ringer off/notifications off so you can choose when you're going to interact It's difficult (but important) to be intentional Look at your activity on your phone Some links from the show: Deep Work by