Breathing techniques to beat stress in dentistry
2025-05-04
Christopher Paul Jones shares how to harness the power of your breath to cope with stress and anxiety in dentistry. According to British Dental Association
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Workplace bullying in dentistry: ‘I’m being targeted by senior staff – but I’m scared to report it’
2025-03-31
Sarah McKimm tackles the problem of workplace bullying, and reveals the steps she would take towards reclaiming control and resolution. The scenario I’ve been working
Two third of dental professionals ‘burnt out and exhausted’
2025-03-01
Nearly two thirds (63%) of dental professionals are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while one in five (18%) describe their wellbeing as ‘of concern’. In
Three in four employees work while physically or mentally unable
2025-02-17
Two thirds of people said they felt self-imposed pressure to continue working while ill in a survey of UK employees on the topic of workplace
How do you behave under stress?
2025-02-16
Managing stressful behaviour: Rana Al-Falaki reveals the key to breaking the stress cycle in dental practice. Imagine it’s Monday morning and you’ve arrived early at
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
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Employers urged to address ‘outdated’ workplace first aid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