You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: Burnout & Mental Health in Dentistry with Dr. Tiffany Paiva

What happens when the career you’ve built your life around becomes too much to carry? This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we’re joined by Dr. Tiffany Paiva, DMD, a former reconstructive dentist and practice owner who knows firsthand how burnout can change everything. After 15 years in reconstructive dentistry and six years owning her Austin practice, Tiffany reached a breaking point, closed her practice, and began the difficult journey of rebuilding her life and identity beyond dentistry. Now, she’s turning that experience into something meaningful by founding DentorMatch, a mentorship platform designed to support the entire dental team. In this candid conversation, we’ll talk about: 🦷 Dental Burnout: Recognizing the signs before you reach a breaking point 💬 Asking for Help: Why it can be so difficult for dentists to speak up 🧠 Dentistry and ADHD: Navigating the profession with a different way of thinking ❤️ Life Beyond Dentistry: Working through major life changes and finding yourself again 🔄 Starting Over: Closing a practice, leaving clinical dentistry, and rebuilding your identity 🤝 Mentorship and Support: How DentorMatch aims to connect dental professionals with the guidance they need This is an honest conversation about the parts of dentistry we don’t always talk about—the pressure, the personal struggles, and the courage it takes to choose a different path. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, supporting a teammate, or simply looking for ways to build a healthier career, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to navigate it all alone. Connect with Dr. Tiffany Paiva: 🌐 DentorMatch: https://dentormatch.com/ 🌐 Website: https://tiffanypaiva.com/ 📸 Instagram: @tiff_the_adhd_dentist 💼 LinkedIn: Tiffany Paiva, DMD DINKY DEAL: Browsing mentors on DentorMatch is free, and mentors can join for free. You can also access a free burnout self-assessment at https://dentormatch.com/free-guide. 📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 p.m. ET 📍 Humpday Happy Hour™