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Government U-turns on plan to cut mental health services for hospital dentists
The government has U-turned on its decision to cut NHS Practitioner Health coverage for hospital dentists and doctors. However, the…
Dentistry
Mental illness exacerbates NHS staffing crisis, says union
More than three in 10 respondents (31%) to a survey of NHS staff had taken time off work due to…
NHS in crisis
Work underway to report cause of death during active FtP cases, says GDC
The GDC has provided an update to address recent concerns about the level of detail that is put into the…
Dentistry
Over one third of dental helpline callers are newly qualified dentists looking to leave
Over a third of calls to the Confidental helpline service come from dentists who have qualified in the last five…
Dentistry
Links between mental and physical health in dentistry
Luke Hutchings looks at how we can use the links between mental and physical health to improve our wellbeing. There…
Dentistry
Young people who vape ‘more likely to suffer anxiety and loneliness’
Young people in Britain are more likely to suffer from anxiety and loneliness if they vape. This is according to…
Dentistry
Addressing stress and pressure in dental nursing
From burnout to staff-shortages, this month Gemma Forsythe highlights the daily struggles of dental nurses and typical symptoms of stress.…
Columnists
The smile behind the mask – addressing mental health
Sorabh Patel emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health and resilience to ensure a healthy and productive career in dentistry.…
Dentistry
Unmasking the daily struggles of dental nurses
Sarah Mckimm discusses her journey from dental nurse to counsellor, the daily challenges that dental nurses face and her advice…
Dental Nursing
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse…
Dentistry
Remove groundless complaints to protect mental health, DDU urges
Healthcare regulators must remove groundless complaints to restore faith in regulation and safeguard mental health, the Dental Defence Union (DDU)…
Dentistry
Why we need to talk about men’s mental health in dentistry
Nilesh Parmar explains why men’s mental health is such a crucial conversation to have in the high-pressured world of dentistry.…
Dentistry
Dental nurse removed from register after missing CPD deadline by two hours
As part of our Saving Grace campaign, one dentist opens up about the impact the current regulation has had on…
Dentistry
Promoting collective wellbeing
Dental professionals face challenges that can impact their wellbeing, but help is at hand, says Ritesh Aggarwal. The recent Dentistry…
Health & research
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 4 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Complaints about…
Dentistry
Half of dental nurses say mental health has worsened since pandemic
More than half of dental nurses – and two in five dental hygienists and dental therapists – say their mental…
Dental Nursing
Mental health, social pressure and the Joneses
Vinay Rathod discusses the impact of social media’s distorted portrayal of wealth on dental professionals’ mental health. Social media is…
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The true value of employee wellbeing
Ritesh Aggarwal explores the many benefits of prioritising team wellbeing for practices that commit to taking it seriously. In 2019/20,…
Dentistry
It’s time to address mental health in dental labs
Steve Taylor discusses the importance of addressing mental health in the lab and how to spot the signs that someone…
Team management