Mental health
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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
How I start my day right: a dental student’s morning routine
Dental hygiene and therapy student Tina Bhardwaj explains how she starts the day and why a routine helps set you…
Young Dentist
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
News you’ve missed this week – 5 April 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
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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Two third of dental professionals ‘burnt out and exhausted’
Nearly two thirds (63%) of dental professionals are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while one in five (18%) describe their…
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
How do you behave under stress?
Managing stressful behaviour: Rana Al-Falaki reveals the key to breaking the stress cycle in dental practice. Imagine it’s Monday morning…
Dentistry
I’m using alcohol to cope with dental practice pressures
Sarah McKimm offers up her practical tips and coping strategies for dental professionals who may be struggling to control their…
Columnists
News you’ve missed this week – 11 January 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
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
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
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
Stressing the importance of mental resilience
Ritesh Aggrawal shares some advice around mental resilience from his recent session for dental practice managers. A topic that gained…
NHS to Private
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