Mental health, stress and burnout

Employers urged to address ‘outdated’ workplace first aid

Employers should update their workplace first aid approach to integrate both physical and mental health first aid, experts say. St…

Dentistry

Mental health challenges in dentistry 

Mental health challenges are prevalent in the field of dentistry – and are driven by various pressures, says Anushika Brogan.   One…

Columnists

NHS work ranked as most difficult jobs during festive season

Almost three quarters of the public – or 72% – said that NHS staff have the hardest job during the…

Dentistry

Handling stress in dentistry: advice from a CDT

Clinical dental technician Sean Ward shares his tips for coping with stress in dentistry and the symptoms to look out…

Dentistry

Be prepared – changes in the workplace

Zoe Close speaks to Sarah Buxton and Ritesh Aggarwal about changes in the workplace and how to protect the team’s…

Team management

How to handle bullying in the dental practice

Sarah Buxton, of Buxton Coates Solicitors, talks through the ins and outs of bullying in the dental practice this Anti-Bullying…

Team management

Good mental health in childhood cuts obesity risk, study says

Children with good mental health at the age of 11 have a lower risk of being overweight or obese at…

Health & research

World Mental Health Day: is the profession still suffering?

We take a closer look at data from the Dentistry Census 2024 on the topic of mental health for World…

Dentistry

World Mental Health Day 2024: a year of insights from the dental profession

As we mark World Mental Health Day 2024, we reflect on the mental health challenges faced in dentistry – and share…

Dentistry

Exploring body dysmorphia and facial aesthetics

Zainab Al-Mukhtar discusses an important ethical dimension of facial aesthetic treatments and how to manage body dysmorphia in patients. Body…

Aesthetic dentistry

How clear categorisation shapes our wellbeing

The power of precision: Ezgi Demir explains how making clear distinctions between word choices can better categorise our thoughts and…

Dentistry

Mental health in dentistry – and how to listen effectively

Aman Rihal explores the concept of mental health, how it manifests in dentistry and the importance of sincere listening. ‘Sometimes…

Dentistry

Two thirds of young people know more about mental health than dental health

Two thirds of millennials and gen Z (65%) know more about their mental health than dental health, according to a…

Dentistry

Managing imposter syndrome

Anushika Brogan explores imposter syndrome in dentistry, including her own experience and tips for overcoming it. Imposter syndrome is the…

Business

Teens’ mental health issues linked to vaping, says study

Secondary school students diagnosed with mental health issues such as depression are twice as likely to have vaped. This is…

Dentistry

How to tackle burnout as a dental nurse

Gemma Forsythe explores burnout in dental nursing, including what causes it and how you can try to prevent it. Burnout…

Columnists

Work-related stress linked to heart irregularity

Workplace stress and effort-reward imbalance were associated with a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation in a new study. Employees…

Business