About Filo Institute
Mission
At Filo Institute, we help young Dentists and Dental students thrive in the clinic and in life. Dentistry isn’t just about perfecting your clinical skills, it’s about protecting your mental health, building confidence, and finding balance in this highly competitive profession.
We get it! The early years can be overwhelming. Solo practice, career uncertainty, and the emotional load of patient care are real. That’s why we provide personalised coaching, practical courses, and evidence-based strategies to help you tackle anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and other challenges.
Join our community, The Dentist Mindset, connect with peers, share experiences, and see that you’re not alone. The fact that you’re seeking support is already a huge first step.
This if for you
You Might Be…
🤔 Doubting your skills, even though you’re capable.
😓 Feeling the pressure to succeed and juggle life.
🗣 Wanting to communicate better with patients and your team.
🚀 Ambitious, curious, and eager for guidance.
🤝 Looking for a supportive community that gets it.
Remember…
✅ You’re doing better than you think.
💡 People think about you far less than you worry they do.
🚀 Every small step counts.
💪 Asking for help is strength, not weakness.
🌱 Confidence and resilience are skills you can build.
About me...
Dr Eszter Filo
Eszter is a Dentist, clinical lecturer at Trinity College, Dublin, and founder of Filo Institute. With 10+ years of experience in both clinical practice and academia, she brings a unique perspective to mentoring young Dentists and her Dental students.
Having guided 100+ Dental professionals through challenges like career progression, stress, anxiety, and communication, Eszter understands the pressures of early dental practice firsthand. Her approach is collaborative, practical, and evidence-based to help you grow professionally and personally
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Outside the clinic, Eszter is passionate about endurance sports, understanding the real-life connection between a healthy mind and peak performance.
Would you like to know more about me?
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Endurance enthusiast: I love triathlon - one of my biggest challenge in my life that I trained and completed a full distance ironman with almost zero previous athletic background (not recommended)
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Herbal tea fun: I can’t go to bed without my nice cup of peppermint/ camomile tea (of course I am brushing afterwards)
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Book nerd: I’ve read over 500 self help books. The worst question you can ask me is, “What’s your favorite book?”
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First-generation dentist: I’m proud to be the first in my family to enter dentistry — and I love mentoring others starting out.
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Foodie Adventures: I love trying new foods — I’m adventurous at the table, even if I’m not a master chef in the kitchen.
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Music Vibes: I’m a classical music fan and used to play the cello in a 4-string orchestra back in primary school.
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Swimming: I’ve been swimming since I was 4 and feel like a dolphin in the water — nothing beats a 50m pool session whenever I get the chance.
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Nature Lover: There’s nothing like a walk in the forest after rain, soaking in the fresh air and enjoying the calm silence of nature.
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Board Game Enthusiast: I love learning new strategies and having fun with friends over board games, all time favourite Agricola
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Karaoke in Secret: I tend to hum or sing to myself when I’m focused at work — and apparently, people have noticed!