How to protect downtime in a busy practice
2022-08-30
Dentistry is traditionally an intense and often isolating profession. For many dental teams, the pandemic has exacerbated this. The challenges of the past two and
Wellbeing
Ways to help team members care for their wellbeing
2022-08-30
Working on the premise that prevention is better than cure, regional support manager at Practice Plan, Emma Flunt caught up with dentist, positive psychologist and
The Secret Dentist – a bright future
2022-07-09
‘You need to plan to change things’: The Secret Dentist is at it again… This month he shares the key to living a long and
‘Urgent need’ to address dental patients with severe mental illness
2022-05-30
Patients with serious mental illness are falling behind when it comes to oral health. According to a new study by the University of York, they
Walk and Talk for Dentistry – how it can help to battle loneliness
2022-05-26
As teams continue to Walk and Talk throughout the month of May, we hear from those who are taking part and how it is helping.
Dentistry Census – mental health worsened by pandemic
2022-05-15
Two-thirds of dental professionals say their mental health worsened during the pandemic. Many revealed that they felt ‘nervous’, ‘depressed’ and ‘insecure’ as a result of
Take a Moment – new year, new goals
2022-02-11
Setting goals can help give us a sense of purpose and direction, giving us something to aim towards, Lauren Long says. Now 2022 is well
Helping dental professionals to live well
2021-03-31
Dental professionals can access a whole host of new support and advice during April to help them find new ways to live and stay well.
Good wellbeing habits to develop for the new year
2021-02-05
Sarah Barnard shares her insights into why your team’s wellbeing is vital for the future and how to encourage it in your practice’s work environment.
Avoiding burnout – how to foster engaged dental professionals
2020-12-09
Mahrukh Khwaja discusses the importance of fostering engagement to avoid burnout and how it can boost wellbeing and resilience levels. In order for us to
Are you burning out?
2018-11-02
Michael Bentley offers steps to help you relight your fire and achieve the perfect work-life balance A common situation I see as a business consultant
Dentists feel ‘dissatisfied with life’
2015-03-12
Dentists feel dissatisfied with life Dentists are almost twice as likely as the general population to feel dissatisfied with life, a survey on their personal
