Why dentistry must confront addiction and mental health honestly
2026-03-06
Luke Hand explores the emerging picture of addiction in the dental profession, and how people who dedicate their careers to caring for others can take
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Oral health formally included in global NCD and mental health declaration
2026-01-13
NEW YORK, US: At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, member states adopted a landmark political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental
UN declaration formalises global commitment to oral health and action on noncommunicable diseases
2025-12-17
The UN General Assembly has formally adopted the political declaration of the fourth high-level meeting on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and
My colleague’s mental health is suffering: should I intervene?
2025-12-16
Sarah McKimm advises a dentist who has noticed signs of poor mental health in a colleague – is stepping in the responsible choice or a
Delta Dental report: Adults with dental insurance more likely to seek preventive care
2025-12-10
Most adults in the US recognise the value of dental insurance in supporting their overall wellbeing, according to the 2025 State of America’s Oral Health
Feeling SAD? Tackling seasonal affective disorder in dentistry
2025-12-06
Jenny Durkin explores the impact of seasonal affective disorder on dental professionals – what does the term mean, how can it affect a dental professionals’
Poor NHS staff wellbeing stats prompt ‘crucial’ new support initiatives
2025-11-12
As nearly half (47%) of NHS staff report their work negatively impacting their mental health, £2.4 million of funding has been dedicated to supporting staff
Mental Health Starts in the Dental Chair
2025-10-10
By Dentistry Today Staff At first glance, mental health and dentistry may not seem connected. But anyone who’s worked in a dental office long enough
Suicide awareness in dental education: A call to action for World Mental Health Day
2025-10-10
DUNDEE, Scotland: As the global health community marks World Mental Health Day today, the dental profession is being urged to confront a pressing concern within
Everyday gestures matter: supporting colleagues’ mental health
2025-10-09
To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2025, Elena Eu from Bupa reminds us that wellbeing is at the heart of every dental
Resilience: how to stay strong when dentistry gets tough
2025-10-02
Challenges are inevitable but there are strategies that can help you to manage them – Dr Manrina Rhode explores the crucial topic of resilience. We’ve all
Survey exposes systemic failings behind burn-out in dental teams
2025-08-13
DUNDEE, Scotland: A landmark UK study has found that stress and burn-out across the dental workforce stem largely from systemic issues, particularly within National Health