Eight in 10 dental nurses keep working despite poor mental health
2025-06-24
More than eight in 10 dental nurses (84%) said they have continued to work despite a negative impact on their mental health in a new
Wellbeing
Why self-care should be a professional responsibility
2025-06-22
Amy Mesilio Peralta explores why self-care in dentistry isn’t a luxury but crucial for practitioner wellbeing and optimal patient care. It can be so easy
Navigating burnout in dentistry: Anna Middleton shares her journey
2025-06-13
Dental hygienist Anna Middleton reflects on the pressures facing dental professionals today and the importance of open conversations around mental health. Nearly two thirds (63%)
Harassment in dentistry: what it looks like and how to handle it
2025-06-05
Leo Briggs, deputy head at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Dan Carder, content consultant at Peninsula Business Services, discuss what is meant by harassment
UDA pressures? Prevent burnout in dentistry before it strikes
2025-05-28
Aditi Bhalla asks why we wait for burnout to hit before addressing it and highlights the importance of wellbeing tools for prevention. We are in
Drilling through the chaos: balancing life and dentistry
2025-05-10
‘Perfection is a myth’: Hira Arshad talks about balancing dentistry, kids and career goals. I often joke that I have three full-time jobs: being a
How to boost business by prioritising precision and practitioner wellness
2025-04-10
Dental Sky shares Renata Redka’s experience with The Wand as a tool for prioritising practitioner wellness as well as delivering pain-free anaesthetic to patients. Creating
Bupa Dental Care and The Wildlife Trusts boost biodiversity and wellbeing
2025-04-01
Bupa Dental Care has teamed up with The Wildlife Trusts to make a valuable contribution to the natural environment in local communities across the UK.
Why Facebook groups are essential in dentistry
2025-03-10
Nilesh Parmar discusses the rise of Facebook groups as an essential outlet for addressing challenges within the dental community, particularly regarding professional struggles and mental
I’m a new dental graduate – and I’m worried I’m a bad dentist
2025-02-26
Sarah McKimm considers a case of imposter syndrome and how newly-qualified dental professionals can reframe their anxieties into positivity. The scenario I am a recent
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
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