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The morning that changed my life
Alun Rees describes the morning he realised he was doing too much and how Confidental can help. I remember it…
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A fresh perspective
PEC UK candidate Lauren Harrhy talks to Julie Bissett about the changes she wishes to see in dentistry A 33-year-old…
Dentistry
Stress at work – the risk to practice owners
It is a good idea to have an anti-stress policy explaining your attitude to stress in the workplace, Sarah Buxton…
Dentistry
Stress causing UK workers to binge on sugary treats
A quarter of Brits (28%) binge on sugary foods when stressed out at work, a new study shows. Office workers…
Dentistry
Is there enough time to meet your patients’ expectations?
If you asked anyone in any profession whether they felt under time pressure, the chances are they would say ‘yes’.…
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Stress and patient care
Is the pressure and stress regulators place on dental professionals actually improving patient care, Michael Watson questions. A recent article…
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Fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety in eight out of 10 dentists
The fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety to 77% of dental professionals, a Dental Protection survey shows. Results of…
Dentistry
Recommendations made for sweeping action on stress in healthcare
Health Education England (HEE) has made recommendations for sweeping action on stress across healthcare professionals. Some of the 33 recommendations…
Dentistry
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Children consuming 18…
Dentistry
Silos – part one
It’s important to set regular time aside to share and deal with problems and new ideas, Alun Rees says. This…
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Rise in the number of unhappy dentists planning to leave the NHS
The number of dentists that don’t see themselves within the NHS in five years time has increased by 16%. That’s…
Dentistry
Stress and oral health
Harold Katz explains how stress has an effect on your oral health. April 2018 marks the launch of Stress Awareness…
Oral health
Rising above stress in the surgery
Following on from yesterday’s article about knowing whether you’re burnt out, Emma Courtney explains how to avoid stress in your daily…
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Burnt out? How would you know?
Emma Courtney questions whether you might be burnt out, and whether you know you’re burnt out. There’s a good chance…
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Stress in orthodontic dentistry
Are you suffering? Helena Alder explains how to identify the stressors and what you can do to combat it In…
Orthodontics
Is dentistry making you sick?
Don’t leave it too late and make sure you get help if you need it, Alun Rees says. Dentistry is…
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GDC investigations leading to serious health problems
GDC investigations, negligence claims and increasing patient demands are causing some dental professionals to suffer serious health issues. A survey…
Dentistry
How to keep your stress levels under control
Shaleena Anand provides six tips on how to keep your stress levels under control. Stress does not exist. Stress is…
Young Dentist
Testing times for teens’ teeth
Teenagers who experience sleep problems are more susceptible to stress, which could contribute to academic, behavioural and health issues, a…
Oral health