Redefining Success: Addiction, Incarceration, and Starting Over with Dr. Gary Hartman

Gary Hartman is a periodontist with over 18 years of experience in implant and periodontal surgery, specializing in complex surgical cases, full-arch restorations, and regenerative procedures. Behind that professional success, Gary experienced chronic stress, burnout, and ultimately addiction. Following a shoulder injury, he developed a dependence on opioids that led to significant personal and professional consequences, including incarceration and the loss of his clinical career.

Today, Gary is in sustained recovery and uses his experience to help others understand the intersection of stress, identity, and addiction in high-achieving professions like dentistry and medicine. Through his story, Gary offers a message of accountability, resilience, and hope.

https://www.garyhartmanspeaks.com/

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