I’ve spent the last several years researching oral hygiene. It’s been a challenging but rewarding area of study. I am by no means done with it. My passion for the project, however, has waned. I find myself looking at other topics and wondering what wonderful rabbit holes they will lead me down. I’ve doggedly remained on a path that I no longer find rewarding. Why? Because the work is unfinished? Because I feel I should? My research has become lackluster and subpar. I refuse to put out work that is not my best, and so I’ve made the decision to take a break from oral hygiene. My research doesn’t set…