Mental health

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…

AI & technology

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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

Juggling a dental clinic and a start-up: a symphony of balance and growth

This month, Rhona Eskander discusses how to navigate running both a dental clinic and a start-up without compromising your personal…

Business

The importance of putting mental wellbeing on the agenda

With poor mental health at work a widespread issue, Justin Leigh demonstrates the importance of mental health and wellbeing for…

Dentistry

Free mental health webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Dental team members are invited to register now with Psynergy Mental Health to attend a free webinar this September. Marking…

Dentistry

The benefits of a rejuvenating retreat

This month, Rhona Eskander discusses her yearly ritual of escaping to a fasting sanctuary – could a rejuvenating retreat improve…

Columnists

How practice team members can maintain their mental fitness

Les Jones talks to Fiona Ellwood and Laura Hannon about mental wellness and how it can be maintained within the…

Dentistry

Painting out stress in dentistry

‘It’s necessary for my wellbeing’: Jenna Davies discusses how she is using her love of art to help the dental…

Dentistry

Burnout in dentistry has reached ‘unprecedented levels’

Nishma Sharma discusses how dentistry can cause burnout and the importance of finding your inner happiness. The very nature of…

Dentistry

Mental Health with Rhona – let’s break the stigma

In the first of her brand new column, Rhona Eskander sheds light on the urgent need to address mental health…

Columnists