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One third of surveyed dental students ‘had severe depression during pandemic’
More than half of dental students in a newly-released study presented moderate or severe levels of depression. Results showed that…
Young Dentist
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 18 March 2023
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… What does the new budget…
Dentistry
Experiencing burnout as a mother and businesswoman
Mother-of-three Dr Zayba Sheikh, CEO and founder of Ruh Dental, talks about the importance of setting boundaries in order to…
Dentistry
90 seconds with… Simmi Daryani
Dentistry catches up with Simmi Daryani about the importance of a healthy mindset, magical moments and staying open to opportunities.…
Dentistry
Giving yourself a helping hand – are we prioritising treatment over our own wellbeing?
Rohini Pancholi-Bansal considers how dental professionals can look after themselves by changing their daily habits. As our clinic day lists…
Dentistry
Nursing Matters – The Molar Mindset: the new wellbeing platform for dental nurses
With many nurses currently feeling undervalued, Gemma Forsythe talks to a co-founder of Molar Mindset, a new platform designed to…
Dental Nursing
The key to delivering excellent care and predictable results
Mike Gow, clinical director of the dental anxiety management unit at The Berkeley Clinic in Glasgow, explains how he manages…
Dentistry
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Entrepreneur launches first mental health book for dental professionals
Dentist, positive psychologist and founder of Mind Ninja, Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, shares the inspiration behind her new book, Resilience and…
Dentistry
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Maintaining high standards of patient care without sacrificing wellbeing
A desire to maintain high standards of patient care without having to sacrifice her or her team’s wellbeing was a…
NHS to Private
Four in 10 dentists likely to quit NHS in next five years due to ‘intolerable’ pressures
Four in 10 dentists and doctors are likely to quit the NHS due to ‘intolerable’ pressures in the next five…
Dentistry
Take time to help your team feel fine
Practice Plan regional support manager (RSM), Louise Anderson, explains how encouraging dental teams to take care of their wellbeing has…
Dentistry
Bridging the gap – how to thrive in dentistry
Bhavin Patel explains why moving out of your comfort zone is crucial to development in dentistry. It’s been a while…
Young Dentist
Fitness to practise investigations have ‘significant’ negative impact on mental health, says GDC report
A new GDC-commissioned report into fitness to practise investigations found they had a ‘significant negative impact’ on individuals – despite…
Dentistry
In living colour – the impact of environment on mental health
Kirsty Hague, art therapist and interiors expert at Hague Dental, explores the impact of environment on mental health and the…
Dentistry
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Practice Plan launches new hub and it’s all about You
There are few people who would dispute that we have been living in trying times over the past few years.…
Dentistry
Boosting resilience and wellbeing in dentistry
Mahrukh Khwaja details how preventative education is key to minimising burnout within dentistry. The theme for World Mental Health Day…
Dentistry
Dentips with Mahrukh Khwaja – managing mental health
In light of Mental Health Awareness month, Mahrukh Khwaja discusses her Dentip for managing mental health and wellbeing. In this…
Dentistry
Burnt out to thriving – the importance of preventative approaches to wellbeing in dentistry
‘The rewards are tremendous’: Mahrukh Khwaja looks at the importance of engaging dental professionals to take a preventative approach to…
Dentistry
Strategic goals of GDC must consider mental wellbeing of registrants
Calls have been made for the General Dental Council (GDC) to consider dental teams’ wellbeing in its three-year plan. Dental…
Dentistry