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
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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
Two thirds of young people know more about mental health than dental health
2024-09-18
Two thirds of millennials and gen Z (65%) know more about their mental health than dental health, according to a new study. Of those surveyed,
Teens’ mental health issues linked to vaping, says study
2024-09-04
Secondary school students diagnosed with mental health issues such as depression are twice as likely to have vaped. This is according to a new study
Is there mental health stigma in dentistry?
2024-07-31
We asked the profession if mental health stigma still exists in dentistry – find out what people said here. Dentistry’s Big Questions explores the hottest
Why is meditation and mindfulness so important?
2024-07-28
This month, Nadia Ahmed explores the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, especially before a hectic day in practice. Summer is finally upon us. Longer evenings,
Roundtable calls for DCP wellbeing advocate community
2024-07-26
A recent roundtable tackled the issue of mental health and wellbeing among dental care professionals (DCPs) and how teams can provide support. Victoria Wilson recently
Emotional struggles caused by dentures revealed
2024-06-06
The ‘hidden challenges’ and emotional struggles faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been revealed by a new study. Conducted by the University
Mental Health Awareness Week: a conversation to help others
2024-05-14
Mark Allan, General Manager at Bupa Dental Care, and Dr Angus Pringle, a specialist orthodontist at Bupa Dental Care, share their views on the importance
Walk & Talk 4 Dentistry: join the movement this May
2024-05-10
Join us as we get together and walk to support the mental health of your dental teams for the Walk & Talk 4 Dentistry campaign.
Walking towards wellness: Walk & Talk 4 Dentistry 2024
2024-05-02
Introducing the Walk & Talk 4 Dentistry campaign – helping dental teams prioritise their mental health through walking this May. Justin Leigh, the founder of
Mental health sufferers could lose sickness benefits
2024-04-30
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could remove a disability benefit for some mental health sufferers in an effort to tackle the UK’s ‘sick note culture’. This
