Beyond the Operatory: Rediscovering Passion to Protect the Dentist’s Spirit
2025-12-12
Main Content Dentistry is a craft of precision and heart, yet it is also a profession that asks much of those who choose it. We
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How to transform your dental life from busy to balanced
2025-06-27
Rana Al-Falaki explores how mastering productivity can help dentists break free from constant busyness and build a more balanced life. What would you do with
Why self-care should be a professional responsibility
2025-06-22
Amy Mesilio Peralta explores why self-care in dentistry isn’t a luxury but crucial for practitioner wellbeing and optimal patient care. It can be so easy
Navigating burnout in dentistry: Anna Middleton shares her journey
2025-06-13
Dental hygienist Anna Middleton reflects on the pressures facing dental professionals today and the importance of open conversations around mental health. Nearly two thirds (63%)
I need time off dentistry but I don’t know how to ask for it
2025-05-30
When burnout hits, asking for time off can seem daunting – Sarah McKimm shares why speaking up matters and how to do it without guilt.
UDA pressures? Prevent burnout in dentistry before it strikes
2025-05-28
Aditi Bhalla asks why we wait for burnout to hit before addressing it and highlights the importance of wellbeing tools for prevention. We are in
‘Physically and mentally draining’: burnout reported by nine in 10 dental nurses
2025-05-20
All dental nurses in a new study said that working in dentistry was stressful, with 92% saying they had experienced burnout. One dental nurse described
Tackling burnout as an orthodontic therapist
2025-02-21
Sara Jalloul explores why burnout is a growing issue amongst orthodontic therapists and how to manage it. Orthodontic therapy is a rewarding yet physically and
How to tackle burnout as a dental nurse
2024-09-03
Gemma Forsythe explores burnout in dental nursing, including what causes it and how you can try to prevent it. Burnout is a state of physical
Why working in the dental sector fuels burnout
2024-08-23
Anna Middleton discusses the concerning issue of burnout among dental professionals ahead of her webinar on the subject. Why do you think working in the
The unsung heroes: addressing the challenges facing dental nursing
2024-02-22
Polly Bhambra highlights the importance of dental nurses and explains what the profession can do to make them feel valued. The dental profession has witnessed
The myth of work-life balance – and what we should be thinking about
2023-08-16
Lee Eldridge explains why the sooner dentistry accepts that a work-life balance is a ‘broken model’, the quicker it will reduce the pressure. Do you
