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
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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
Finding Calm in a Stressful Reality
2024-10-01
, Finding Calm in a Stressful Reality How CU Dental Supports Student Mental Health and Mindfulness with Virtual Reality Technology 4 minute read by Carie
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
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