Generations
Inside Dental Technology delivers updates on digital workflows, materials, lab techniques, and innovation in dental technology through expert articles and videos.
May 1, 2023
Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2023
Page(s): p. 2
I had an interesting conversation at a recent family holiday dinner. No, it was not about politics; instead, we were discussing some of our favorite movies. Some older films that were noteworthy favorites of my generation were topics of discussion. And, similar to the scene in The White Lotus in which a father, son, and grandson discuss The Godfather, our conversation reflected generational differences. I opined that The Godfather was most likely the greatest movie of all time, an opinion that was met with much disdain by the younger members of my family. This sharp discrepancy in our perceptions caused me to question the nature of our differences and how we have come to view things so differently. Is it just generational?
We have a great profession, and attracting new people will be easier if we share the value of what we do as healthcare workers, learning from and expanding upon our own generational values and skillsets. Hopefully, by enhancing our communication skills generationally, we can strive to improve peoples' lives both esthetically and functionally through a better understanding of the needs and desires of our patients and our profession. Whether through photography, artistry, diagnostics value, computer skills, and/or the value of working closely in an interdisciplinary approach, the benefits of what we create need to be shared to attract all generations, and expanding our definition of what is needed to be a successful technician can help inspire our profession.
Peter Pizzi, MDT, CDT
Editor-in-Chief
peter.pizzi@broadcastmed.com
