I’m using alcohol to cope with dental practice pressures
2025-01-28
Sarah McKimm offers up her practical tips and coping strategies for dental professionals who may be struggling to control their alcohol use. The scenario I
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Emotional exhaustion reported by 40% of dental administrators
2025-01-09
A study exploring the health and wellbeing of dental practice managers and receptionists found that one in four (40.8%) were experiencing emotional exhaustion. More than
Employers urged to address ‘outdated’ workplace first aid
2025-01-07
Employers should update their workplace first aid approach to integrate both physical and mental health first aid, experts say. St John Ambulance warns that organisations
Psychosocial risks faced in dentistry
2025-01-07
Anmol Gill discusses signs of burnout and how dental professionals can reduce both psychological and physical risks. Dentists face a very demanding and high pressure
Mental health challenges in dentistry
2025-01-06
Mental health challenges are prevalent in the field of dentistry – and are driven by various pressures, says Anushika Brogan. One significant challenge in dentistry is
The Silence That Nearly Cost Me Everything: Why I Didn’t Reach Out Before Attempting Suicide (Twice)
2024-12-16
There is news of people passing; people we knew and cherished leave us with pause. The people we learned about, individuals who advanced our industry
Handling stress in dentistry: advice from a CDT
2024-11-21
Clinical dental technician Sean Ward shares his tips for coping with stress in dentistry and the symptoms to look out for. Stress can raise its
World Mental Health Day: is the profession still suffering?
2024-10-10
We take a closer look at data from the Dentistry Census 2024 on the topic of mental health for World Mental Health Day. Mental health
World Mental Health Day 2024: a year of insights from the dental profession
2024-10-10
As we mark World Mental Health Day 2024, we reflect on the mental health challenges faced in dentistry – and share practical solutions to staying mentally
Exploring body dysmorphia and facial aesthetics
2024-10-07
Zainab Al-Mukhtar discusses an important ethical dimension of facial aesthetic treatments and how to manage body dysmorphia in patients. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is defined
How clear categorisation shapes our wellbeing
2024-09-26
The power of precision: Ezgi Demir explains how making clear distinctions between word choices can better categorise our thoughts and help us relax. Ever since
Mental health in dentistry – and how to listen effectively
2024-09-21
Aman Rihal explores the concept of mental health, how it manifests in dentistry and the importance of sincere listening. ‘Sometimes I have kept my feelings
