Mental health

Two third of dental professionals ‘burnt out and exhausted’

Nearly two thirds (63%) of dental professionals are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while one in five (18%) describe their…

Dentistry

Three in four employees work while physically or mentally unable

Two thirds of people said they felt self-imposed pressure to continue working while ill in a survey of UK employees…

Business

How do you behave under stress? 

Managing stressful behaviour: Rana Al-Falaki reveals the key to breaking the stress cycle in dental practice. Imagine it’s Monday morning…

Dentistry

I’m using alcohol to cope with dental practice pressures

Sarah McKimm offers up her practical tips and coping strategies for dental professionals who may be struggling to control their…

Columnists

News you’ve missed this week – 11 January 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Emotional exhaustion reported by 40% of dental administrators

A study exploring the health and wellbeing of dental practice managers and receptionists found that one in four (40.8%) were…

Dentistry

 Psychosocial risks faced in dentistry 

Anmol Gill discusses signs of burnout and how dental professionals can reduce both psychological and physical risks. Dentists face a…

Dentistry

Employers urged to address ‘outdated’ workplace first aid

Employers should update their workplace first aid approach to integrate both physical and mental health first aid, experts say. St…

Dentistry

Mental health challenges in dentistry 

Mental health challenges are prevalent in the field of dentistry – and are driven by various pressures, says Anushika Brogan.   One…

Columnists

Handling stress in dentistry: advice from a CDT

Clinical dental technician Sean Ward shares his tips for coping with stress in dentistry and the symptoms to look out…

Dentistry

Be prepared – changes in the workplace

Zoe Close speaks to Sarah Buxton and Ritesh Aggarwal about changes in the workplace and how to protect the team’s…

Team management

Stressing the importance of mental resilience

Ritesh Aggrawal shares some advice around mental resilience from his recent session for dental practice managers. A topic that gained…

NHS to Private

Good mental health in childhood cuts obesity risk, study says

Children with good mental health at the age of 11 have a lower risk of being overweight or obese at…

Health & research

World Mental Health Day: is the profession still suffering?

We take a closer look at data from the Dentistry Census 2024 on the topic of mental health for World…

Dentistry

World Mental Health Day 2024: a year of insights from the dental profession

As we mark World Mental Health Day 2024, we reflect on the mental health challenges faced in dentistry – and share…

Dentistry

Exploring body dysmorphia and facial aesthetics

Zainab Al-Mukhtar discusses an important ethical dimension of facial aesthetic treatments and how to manage body dysmorphia in patients. Body…

Aesthetic dentistry

How clear categorisation shapes our wellbeing

The power of precision: Ezgi Demir explains how making clear distinctions between word choices can better categorise our thoughts and…

Dentistry

Mental health in dentistry – and how to listen effectively

Aman Rihal explores the concept of mental health, how it manifests in dentistry and the importance of sincere listening. ‘Sometimes…

Dentistry

Two thirds of young people know more about mental health than dental health

Two thirds of millennials and gen Z (65%) know more about their mental health than dental health, according to a…

Dentistry