Ronald C. Gorter, PhD, is a psychologist specialised in social dentistry. He earned his doctorate in Psychology at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and is associate professor with the department of Social Dentistry & Behavioural Sciences of the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA). For two decades he teaches communication skills and behavioural aspects of working as a health professional to both dental students and graduated dentists. His research focuses on communication and career aspects of general dental practitioners, and more precisely on staff communication, work stress, burnout, and job satisfaction. Dr Gorter is (co-)author of over sixty Dutch and international professional and scientific publications. Categories: Social dentistry