Mental health, stress and burnout

How to transform your dental life from busy to balanced

Rana Al-Falaki explores how mastering productivity can help dentists break free from constant busyness and build a more balanced life.…

Dentistry

Progressing while avoiding burnout – the skills no one taught us

It took a health crisis for Poppy Dunton to realise the prevalence of burnout in the dental profession – she…

Business

Eight in 10 dental nurses keep working despite poor mental health

More than eight in 10 dental nurses (84%) said they have continued to work despite a negative impact on their…

Dentistry

Why self-care should be a professional responsibility

Amy Mesilio Peralta explores why self-care in dentistry isn’t a luxury but crucial for practitioner wellbeing and optimal patient care.…

Dentistry

Navigating burnout in dentistry: Anna Middleton shares her journey

Dental hygienist Anna Middleton reflects on the pressures facing dental professionals today and the importance of open conversations around mental…

Dentistry

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I need time off dentistry but I don’t know how to ask for it

When burnout hits, asking for time off can seem daunting – Sarah McKimm shares why speaking up matters and how…

Columnists

‘I was arrested and sectioned for 28 days’: ex-police officer Beck House on mental health

We speak with Beck House who opens up about her own mental health challenges and her advice for dental professionals…

Dentistry

Could community improve dentistry’s mental health crisis?

Nigel Jones discusses the mental health of the dental profession and how it can be improved with a focus on…

NHS to Private

‘Physically and mentally draining’: burnout reported by nine in 10 dental nurses

All dental nurses in a new study said that working in dentistry was stressful, with 92% saying they had experienced…

Dental Nursing

Breathing techniques to beat stress in dentistry

Christopher Paul Jones shares how to harness the power of your breath to cope with stress and anxiety in dentistry.…

Dentistry

Why is vulnerability in dental business so crucial for success?

In April’s episode of Dentistry Talks, we chat with Nikki Retigan, a certified hypnotist and coach, who opens up about…

Business

How neurolinguistic programming can transform your dentistry

Ricky Ghataura shares the neurolinguistic programming tools dentists can use to overcome challenges and enjoy a fulfilling career. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP)…

Dentistry

Workplace bullying in dentistry: ‘I’m being targeted by senior staff – but I’m scared to report it’

Sarah McKimm tackles the problem of workplace bullying, and reveals the steps she would take towards reclaiming control and resolution.…

Dentistry

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Tackling burnout as an orthodontic therapist

Sara Jalloul explores why burnout is a growing issue amongst orthodontic therapists and how to manage it. Orthodontic therapy is…

Dentistry

Half of gen Z NHS staff made ill by stress at work

More than half of the gen Z cohort aged 21 to 30 had been made ill by work-related stress in…

Dentistry

Three in four employees work while physically or mentally unable

Two thirds of people said they felt self-imposed pressure to continue working while ill in a survey of UK employees…

Business

Managing imposter syndrome as a dental student

Hishaam Ahmad and Farhaan Lohn share how to combat imposter syndrome as a dental student and open up about their…

Dentistry

Emotional exhaustion reported by 40% of dental administrators

A study exploring the health and wellbeing of dental practice managers and receptionists found that one in four (40.8%) were…

Dentistry

 Psychosocial risks faced in dentistry 

Anmol Gill discusses signs of burnout and how dental professionals can reduce both psychological and physical risks. Dentists face a…

Dentistry