Embracing a Sense of Purpose: Preserving Joy and Happiness
In the bustling city of Tomsk, the "MiroDent" clinic has a new addition to its team. Nikolai Kulikov, a dental surgeon with an unexpected background in ballroom dancing, has joined the ranks of the clinic's professionals.
Nikolai began his journey in the world of dance 11 years ago, dedicating a significant portion of his life to the intricate moves and rhythms of ballroom dancing. Little did he know that this passion would prove beneficial in his future career.
The skills honed through years of dancing have proven invaluable in the precision-oriented field of dental surgery. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills, developed from the precise, controlled movements required in dance, translate well into the delicate manipulations needed in dental surgery.
Moreover, the posture and endurance trained through dancing help a dental surgeon maintain steady, comfortable positioning during long procedures. The sense of rhythm and spatial awareness learned through dancing may enhance a surgeon's timing and flow during operations.
Beyond the technical aspects, ballroom dancing has also equipped Nikolai with improved patient interaction skills. The partnership and communication skills involved in dance could translate to better empathy and interaction with patients, improving their comfort and trust.
Nikolai's dedication to his patients is unwavering. He prioritizes giving them a beautiful, long-lasting result, and he faces the challenge of overcoming patients' fear, often due to childhood traumas, head-on. Despite tough moments and fatigue, Nikolai recharges and continues his work, driven by the key to success he believes in: to keep trying.
Nikolai's dance background has been instrumental in his professional life, teaching him communication skills and the ability to sense others' needs. These skills help him build trusting relationships with patients, which is crucial in their profession.
As a dental surgeon, Nikolai performs various surgical operations such as extractions, bone plastics, implants, sinus lifting, recession closure, and more. He studied at SibGUM and has expertise in orthopedics and surgery. This fall, Nikolai plans to travel to Moscow for courses in surgery or orthopedics to further expand his knowledge.
Despite the varying number of patients a dentist-surgeon may see in a day, based on case complexity, Nikolai finds joy in his work and enjoys seeing the results that make patients happy. He believes that a good doctor never stops learning, and this philosophy drives him to continuously improve his skills and care for his patients.
Science and healthcare converge in Nikolai Kulikov's unique career path. His background in ballroom dancing, with its emphasis on precision, patient interaction, and adaptability, has proven indispensable in his dental surgical career. As he continues to deepen his knowledge in orthopedics and surgery through further education, finance and business opportunities in the health-and-wellness sector may also lie ahead, opening up possibilities for careers that combine his passions.
