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551 Kindness in Education: Teaching the Whole Person
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About this episode
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Dr. Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD, to explore how psychological safety transforms learning environments, why there's a critical difference between being nice and being kind, and how Hygienist and educators can challenge learners while fostering growth. Glenn shares practical strategies for modeling self-care, delivering meaningful feedback, and creating sustainable, high-performing educational cultures that ultimately improve patient care. In this episode, we discuss: Why psychological safety is essential for effective learning The difference between "nice" and "kind" feedback Modeling self-care and growth-oriented…