Mental health
Latest Stories
Working together to improve dental team wellbeing
In this exclusive interview, Ros Keeton introduces the collaborative guide Wellbeing Support for the Dental Team. She explains why it…
Dentistry
Glasgow’s new mental health clinic
Glasgow has a new hope of happiness, as a specialist mental health clinic opens. Thousands of adults who have spent…
Dentistry
You are not alone during lockdown
Amber Ojak and Christie Lawton discuss their ‘you are not alone’ social media movement and explain why dental professionals should…
Dentistry
Mindfulness to the rescue for dental professionals
Siobhan Kelleher chats to Mahrukh Khwaja about tackling burnout, building resilience and founding Mind Ninja. Tell us about your dental…
Dentistry
Distanced but distressed: why community is more important than ever
Eddie Scher discusses the quieter health crisis that’s following in the wake of COVID-19, emphasising the importance of prioritising mental…
Implant dentistry
A dentist’s perspective on mental health
Nigel Jones gives his insight on the impact of stress on dental health and what dentists can do to help…
Oral health
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Patient with chloroform,…
Dentistry
Dental practitioners rank highest for mental health issues
Dental practitioners are the highest-ranking occupation when it comes to mental health struggles, new data reveals. On a list assessing…
Dentistry
World Suicide Prevention Day – dentists: not just fillings, feelings too!
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Melika Hedayat and Nikki Nabavi explore the pressures and mental strains currently facing dentists…
Young Dentist
Practice owners – you are not alone!
Holly Foley encourages practice owners to reach out and support each other during these challenging post-COVID-19 times. Our profession is…
Private Practice
Calls for GDC leniency as 33% of dentists say regulatory fears affect mental wellbeing
One in three dentists report fears over regulatory investigations are affecting their mental wellbeing, sparking calls for leniency. Dental Protection…
Dentistry
How to create a mentally healthy workplace for the dental team
Ritesh Aggarwal looks at the importance of being mentally healthy and why it’s key to a successful practice and happy…
Dentistry
Improving your mental wellbeing – tips from a dental professional
Tiffani Hutchinson discusses how dental professionals can unwind and look after their wellbeing at a time where self care is…
Dentistry
10 steps back to practice after COVID-19 – mental health
Dentist, motivational speaker and coach Memnia Theodorou discusses mental health and how dental professionals can change their way of thinking…
Dentistry
My experience treating a patient with body dysmorphia
Body dysmorphia is a growing mental health condition and can present itself even in the dental practice. Satnam Sall highlights…
Aesthetic dentistry
How to prepare your team’s mental health for the first 42 days of opening
Mental health issues are alive and kicking in your family, friends, patients and team; maybe even you, Anthony Gedge says.…
Dentistry
The impact of COVID-19 on the profession’s mental health
Dental professionals are urging struggling colleagues to reach out for support in a bid to break down stigmas surrounding mental…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… CDO Sara Hurley…
Dentistry
Instagram and mental health
Be kind to others. Be kind to yourself: what COVID-19 can teach dentists about mental health and social media. It’s…
Dentistry