--- title: During this unprecedented time... – Dr. Blake Bybee, DDS description: During this unprecedented time and like many other dental professionals, I found time to reflect... image: https://pages.ada.org/hubfs/CM_bybee_square.jpg --- [![American Dental Association](https://pages.ada.org/hs-fs/hubfs/101520_ADA_logo.jpg?width=50&height=50&name=101520_ADA_logo.jpg) ](https://www.ada.org) [![American Dental Association](https://pages.ada.org/hs-fs/hubfs/101520_ADA_logo.jpg?width=50&height=50&name=101520_ADA_logo.jpg) ](https://www.ada.org) ** ## In It Together A community sourced archive, documenting COVID-19’s impact on dentistry ***Sponsored by [Patterson Dental](https://www.pattersondental.com/)*** #### Many in the dental community have been affected by COVID-19 and want to share their stories. As a result, the ADA is launching the JADA+ COVID-19 Monograph—a digital collection of stories, reflections, and accounts from any perspective, in any format, including articles, essays, podcasts, videos, graphics, and photos—that is open to all contributors. [Submit your COVID-19 story here.](https://pages.ada.org/jada-plus-monograph-submissions) Stories by Region [Outside the US ](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/outside-the-us) --- # During this unprecedented time... – Dr. Blake Bybee, DDS During this unprecedented time and like many other dental professionals, I found time to reflect, ponder and express gratitude for so many things that were previously unnoticed. It is often during these sacred and quiet times that we search the depths of our souls and remember to appreciate the smallest of blessings. These moments often took me to the outdoors. In the quiet stillness of nature I began to discover things that I had never before noticed. Using my dental photography lessons, I began capturing images that helped me appreciate the previously unnoticed beauty of life. ![Lazuli Bunting Avimor ID](https://pages.ada.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lazuli%20Bunting%20Avimor%20ID.jpg?width=3276&name=Lazuli%20Bunting%20Avimor%20ID.jpg) The image of the Lazuli Bunting for instance demonstrates majesty and beauty. To the unaware passerby perhaps nothing more than a bird would be seen and yet to one who is patiently searching for beauty, a majestic bird full of rich color and beauty is found. My hope is that these unprecedented lessons that have been gained during this unprecedented time will continue to be a beacon of brightness, fortitude, and gratitude throughout our lives. __________ 1. **Blake Bybee, DDS** Topics: [Practitioners](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/practitioners), [Personal Essay](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/personal-essay), [Region–Midwest](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/region-midwest) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Stories by type - [Practitioners (58)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/practitioners) - [Personal Essay (35)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/personal-essay) - [Region–Northeast (23)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/region-northeast) - [Region–West (22)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/region-west) - [Clinical Observations (17)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/clinical-observations) - [Region–South (16)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/region-south) - [Region–Midwest (12)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/region-midwest) - [Art and Photography (10)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/art-and-photography) - [Multimedia (8)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/multimedia) - [Students (8)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/students) - [Creative writing (6)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/creative-writing) - [Patients (4)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/patients) - [Region–Outside the US (3)](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/tag/region-outside-the-us) [See all](https://pages.ada.org/en/covidmonograph/during-this-unprecedented-time-and-like-many-other-dental-professionals-i-found-time-to-reflect-ponder-and-express-gratitude-for-so-many-things-1606886130369#) ### Most Viewed Stories ***Sponsored by: [![CM_Sponsor_Patterson_2](https://pages.ada.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Covid%20Monograph/CM_Sponsor_Patterson_2.png?width=250&name=CM_Sponsor_Patterson_2.png)](https://www.pattersondental.com/)***   ### Subscribe for updates [![JADA+_logo_rev](https://pages.ada.org/hs-fs/hubfs/JADA+_logo_rev.png?width=200&height=80&name=JADA+_logo_rev.png "JADA+_logo_rev")](https://pages.ada.org/) Contact us at [JADA@ada.org](mailto:JADA@ada.org) Visit the [ADA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Center for Dentists](https://success.ada.org/en/practice-management/patients/infectious-diseases-2019-novel-coronavirus?utm_source=hspage&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=CovidMonograph)   --- *The JADA+ COVID-19 Monograph intends no endorsement of the content of the entries, or the views or opinions of the authors that are expressed therein. 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