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How does smiling impact professional opportunities?
Brittany Pittham explores the power of smiling in the workplace and how dental professionals can navigate the demands of modern…
Dentistry
Over one third of dental helpline callers are newly qualified dentists looking to leave
Over a third of calls to the Confidental helpline service come from dentists who have qualified in the last five…
Dentistry
Puppies and pizza – keeping the lab team content
Sarah Jordan discusses the small adjustments her lab made to promote happiness and wellbeing at work among the team. Hi!…
Laboratory
Links between mental and physical health in dentistry
Luke Hutchings looks at how we can use the links between mental and physical health to improve our wellbeing. There…
Dentistry
Young people who vape ‘more likely to suffer anxiety and loneliness’
Young people in Britain are more likely to suffer from anxiety and loneliness if they vape. This is according to…
Dentistry
The unsung heroes: addressing the challenges facing dental nursing
Polly Bhambra highlights the importance of dental nurses and explains what the profession can do to make them feel valued.…
Dental Nursing
Addressing stress and pressure in dental nursing
From burnout to staff-shortages, this month Gemma Forsythe highlights the daily struggles of dental nurses and typical symptoms of stress.…
Columnists
The season of love: it’s time to practise self-love
Nadia Ahmed asks how often we practise self-love and discusses why making time for yourself is essential in this profession. …
Columnists
Around 50 days of productive time per employee lost to poor wellbeing in 2023, study says
A new study found that around 50 days of productive time per employee were lost to poor physical and mental…
Dentistry
Wellbeing in dentistry – the stats we all need to know
Recently collected data offers invaluable insight into how dental team members feel about their workplace, colleagues, pay, and much more,…
Private Practice
Plant-based eating and dentistry – adapting to a changing world
As we celebrate Veganuary, Dr Bijal Sisodia-Shah and Dr Keval Shah explain how dental professionals can navigate questions from patients…
Dentistry
The smile behind the mask – addressing mental health
Sorabh Patel emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health and resilience to ensure a healthy and productive career in dentistry.…
Dentistry
Unmasking the daily struggles of dental nurses
Sarah Mckimm discusses her journey from dental nurse to counsellor, the daily challenges that dental nurses face and her advice…
Dental Nursing
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse…
Dentistry
Tackling stress and shortages in dental nursing
Give me a break! Gemma Forsythe discusses the many pressures of dental nursing, such as the inability to take breaks,…
Columnists
Why we need to talk about men’s mental health in dentistry
Nilesh Parmar explains why men’s mental health is such a crucial conversation to have in the high-pressured world of dentistry.…
Dentistry
Support your wellbeing at work
Prioritise your wellbeing: Maria Papavergos shares how to implement movement, a healthy diet and mindfulness into a busy practice life.…
Dentistry
Promoting collective wellbeing
Dental professionals face challenges that can impact their wellbeing, but help is at hand, says Ritesh Aggarwal. The recent Dentistry…
Health & research
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 4 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Complaints about…
Dentistry