6744b71f56e7ad908aa08198 Shelly Turner

The power of a sincere apology

Nov. 22, 2024
Never shy away from admitting when you're wrong and offering a heartfelt apology. It will go a long way with those you wronged.

Can a genuine apology really make a difference? Absolutely! Shelly Turner speaks from personal experience. A sincere apology taught her such a big lesson that she’s written about it in RDH and wants to share the message with her peers.

It’s important to be honest with each other and to own our mistakes as well as our successes. It’s often seen as a weakness to admit when we’re wrong, an admission that we aren’t perfect. The opposite is true, and a genuine apology and asking for forgiveness goes a long way in building relationships.

Too often we hear “I’m sorry” as a quick statement and not a true acknowledgement of wrongdoing. Stop. Think. Recognize the impact your wrongdoing may have on others.

Tune in and hear what Shelly learned from her experiences and what she has to share with her fellow hygienists.

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About the Author

Shelly M. Turner, MBA, MASL, BASDH, RDH

Shelly M. Turner, MBA, MASL, BASDH, RDH, has 30-plus years of experience as an oral health-care provider. She’s a regional mentor and a retired professor of clinical dental hygiene. For more information, email her at [email protected].

About the Author

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH | Chief editor, RDH magazine

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals.