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
Wellbeing
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
More fitness to practise cases are closing early, says GDC
2024-07-02
We are seeing fewer concerns and closing more cases at the early stages of the fitness to practise (FtP) process, says a GDC director. Clare
Around 50 days of productive time per employee lost to poor wellbeing in 2023, study says
2024-01-31
A new study found that around 50 days of productive time per employee were lost to poor physical and mental wellbeing in 2023. Vitality’s recently-released
Plant-based eating and dentistry – adapting to a changing world
2024-01-24
As we celebrate Veganuary, Dr Bijal Sisodia-Shah and Dr Keval Shah explain how dental professionals can navigate questions from patients in regard to plant-based diets.
How practice team members can maintain their mental fitness
2023-08-25
Les Jones talks to Fiona Ellwood and Laura Hannon about mental wellness and how it can be maintained within the dental practice. Recently, Practice Plan’s
Painting out stress in dentistry
2023-08-21
‘It’s necessary for my wellbeing’: Jenna Davies discusses how she is using her love of art to help the dental profession combat stress. I had
The myth of work-life balance – and what we should be thinking about
2023-08-16
Lee Eldridge explains why the sooner dentistry accepts that a work-life balance is a ‘broken model’, the quicker it will reduce the pressure. Do you
Simon says: how to balance life with dentistry
2023-07-18
Simon Chard shares his tips for finding a balance between your passion for dentistry and health, wellbeing and enjoyment in the rest of your life.
How have stress levels changed in the last two years?
2023-06-29
The first Dentistry Census identified workplace stress as a major issue among dental professionals – get involved in the second survey to see how stress
Dentist suspended following claims of inappropriate sexual behaviour towards trainee dental nurse
2023-05-31
A dentist has been suspended for 18 months following claims he inappropriately touched a trainee dental nurse in the practice. It is alleged that the
Mental Health Awareness Week – dentistry’s top tips for better wellbeing
2023-05-19
This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week. We hear from the profession about what mental health means to them and their top tips for staying
