Mental health

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How to cope with anxiety, stress and suicidal thoughts

Donna Hall shares recent statistics about anxiety and stress in dentistry and speaks to Rory O’Connor from the Dental Health…

Smoking may increase risk of depression and schizophrenia

New research from the University of Bristol has revealed that tobacco smoking may increase the risk of developing depression and…

NHS England offering mental health support for dentists and doctors

NHS England is launching mental health support for dentists and doctors, the Department of Health and Social Care, has announced. Confidential support…

Mistrust and mental health issues revealed in survey of dentists

Eighty-four per cent of NHS dentists believe their current role has negatively affected their mental health, according to the latest…

Harry Singhs – a new perspective

As the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners agrees to introduce measures to protect those who may be vulnerable as a…

Aesthetic dentistry

Dentists vote for a minimum UDA value

Dentists unanimously call for a minimum UDA value of £25 at the Local Dental Committees’ (LDC) annual conference. Welsh colleagues…

Last chance to fill in dentistry survey

There are just a few weeks left for NHS and private dentists to complete the Dentistry Confidence Monitor survey. Dentists…

Concentrate on what you’re good at

Maybe you are an associate and want to become a principal but you’re worried about the jump. Maybe you are…

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’.…

Inflammation, periodontitis and depression

Sarah Gingell and Nadir Khan explain how periodontitis could be linked to our mental health and how dental professionals could…

Speak out on mental health

It’s important for the profession to put its weight behind the door of change, Josie Hutchings. Barely a week goes…

Mental health issues remain leading cause of income protection claims

Depression and anxiety are the most common causes of long-term absences from work. According to financial mutual Wesleyan, more than…