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Only half of young dentists ‘feel positive’ about their future in dentistry
Around half of young dentists feel positive about their future in the profession. This is according to new research carried out…
Young Dentist
Take a Moment – new year, new goals
Setting goals can help give us a sense of purpose and direction, giving us something to aim towards, Lauren Long…
Dentistry
Dental nurses’ wellbeing – ‘we all need to support and uplift each other’
Following a recent report that exposes a lack of research into the wellbeing of dental nurses, Grace Burridge considers the…
Dental Nursing
Mental health – review suggests little or no evidence of research into wellbeing of dental nurses
Little or no research has been carried out into the mental health of dental nurses, a report shows. While there…
Dental Nursing
Nursing matters – you can’t pour from an empty cup
Gemma Forsythe talks about the pressures of nursing and why dental nurses need to take time out for themselves during…
Dental Nursing
One in four dentists in Scotland report depressive symptoms
More than one quarter of dentists in Scotland report ‘significant depressive’ symptoms amidst COVID-19. This is according to recent survey…
Dentistry Scotland
Mothers’ mental health impacts children’s oral hygiene
The mental health of mothers can impact the toothbrushing habits in children, it has emerged. Postpartum depression or a lack…
Oral health
Take a moment – belonging
Lauren Long discuss the importance of belonging and how to work on fostering belonging in the dental practice. When speaking…
Dentistry
Over half of dental professionals feel uncomfortable raising a matter regarding wellbeing
More than three quarters of dental professionals feel anxious or stressed every week. This is according to a new survey…
Dentistry
Take a moment – wellbeing: can we shift our mindset?
Launching her new column ‘Take a moment’ – which will focus on wellbeing – Lauren Long explores whether dentistry can…
Dentistry
Helping dental professionals to live well
Dental professionals can access a whole host of new support and advice during April to help them find new ways…
Dentistry
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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
Good wellbeing habits to develop for the new year
Sarah Barnard shares her insights into why your team’s wellbeing is vital for the future and how to encourage it…
Dentistry
Avoiding burnout – how to foster engaged dental professionals
Mahrukh Khwaja discusses the importance of fostering engagement to avoid burnout and how it can boost wellbeing and resilience levels.…
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
Are you burning out?
Michael Bentley offers steps to help you relight your fire and achieve the perfect work-life balance A common situation I…
Dentistry
Orthodontics improves wellbeing
Evidence has been found that supports the role of orthodontics in improving well-being Research undertaken at the University of Sheffield…
Orthodontics
Understanding risk = happiness
Are you risk averse or like to take a gamble? As dentists are put under more and more pressure to…
Private Features
Dentists feel ‘dissatisfied with life’
Dentists are almost twice as likely as the general population to feel dissatisfied with life, a survey on their personal…
Dentistry