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Dental News
Supporting dental professionals in offering trauma-informed services
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada: Trauma is an emotional response caused by certain past events that have caused great distress in individuals. Since ...
One third of UK dental professionals report disrespectful behaviour from colleagues
LONDON, UK: A recent survey conducted by Dental Protection—a leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and other healthcare ...
VR and AI prove useful aids in treating patients with mental disabilities
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Every dental clinician in the world will, at some point, treat a patient with a form of mental disability, and according to recent ...
Study examines oral health of war-affected Ukrainian refugees in Germany
AACHEN, Germany: Dental care is vital for well-being and overall health but is sometimes neglected because of certain barriers to accessing dental services....
Research examines burn-out during COVID-19, offers strategies for resilience
ALBANY, N.Y., US: Mental health support is now a great priority for many employers who wish to show their commitment to promoting well-being in the ...
How dentists view themselves affects how they view challenging patient encounters
TROMSØ, Norway: Interactions with difficult patients and how these situations are perceived, addressed and resolved can affect job satisfaction and cause ...
How journaling can enhance general well-being and support dental professionals in their daily work
Throughout the year our continuing professional development requires us to reflect on the changes we want to bring about in our professional lives, and this...
Could placing attachment over authenticity be the reason behind dental burn-out?
Human beings have a need to emotionally bond with others and to be their authentic selves. In psychology, these are considered basic survival needs. ...
Study links oral microbiome to depression and anxiety
XI’AN, China: An increasing body of evidence has suggested that changes in the gut microbiota play a significant role in the development of anxiety, ...
ADA announces wellness ambassadors to help dentists struggling with mental health
CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced the launch of a unique programme designed to connect dentists having mental health ...
The practice of self‑compassion among dental professionals
Kindness to oneself and self-love are concepts that are often spoken about in the context of looking after oneself and supporting personal well-being. ...
Scoping review finds dentists lacked infection control training during pandemic
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: A study led by researchers at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University in Islamabad has examined the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 ...
Mental health of dentists and dental hygienists fluctuated during COVID-19, study reports
CHICAGO, US: In the first-known US study of its kind, researchers have recently evaluated the mental health of front-line dentists and dental hygienists ...
Eating disorders and dentistry: Identifying early signs in the dental office
RUGBY, UK: According to some eating disorder organisations and charities, between 1.25 and 3.40 million people in the UK are affected by an eating ...
Interview with Dr Eric Block: “Dentistry is a grind”
Dr Eric Block is a full-time practising dentist in Acton in Massachusetts in the US. A few years ago, he became overwhelmed by the amount of stress that ...
Mental health support for Australian dentists provided by 24/7 hotline
SYDNEY, Australia: Though dentistry is a profession that often delivers a high level of prestige and job satisfaction, dental practitioners are prone to ...
Slow down everyone—dentistry does not need to be done at speed—Part 1
Dentistry in many parts of the world is being taken over by financially driven practices, and there seems to be a growing number of clinics that are focused...
Align Technology announces digital edition of Invisalign Scientific Symposium for orthodontists
LONDON, UK: Align Technology has announced that it is hosting its annual Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Invisalign Scientific Symposium on 2 and ...
Study shows psychological impact of COVID-19 on Chinese dental professionals
SHANGHAI, China: Given that SARS-CoV-2 originated in China, it is understandable that the nation’s emergency dental care providers have experienced an ...
Majority of dental professionals in Norway concerned about SARS-CoV-2 infection
OSLO, Norway: Norway has not had a virus outbreak similar to SARS-CoV-2 in the past and did not have national recommendations for infection prevention and ...
Mental health initiative for dentists launched
LONDON, UK: Last week, the Mental Health Foundation celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week, encouraging UK residents to take stock of their psychological ...
New survey highlights dentists’ pessimism about the future
LONDON, UK: There is a growing body of evidence indicating declining well-being among dentists worldwide. This was confirmed by a recent survey conducted by...
Interview: “Have we been ignoring teeth?”
Dr. Erin C. Dunn, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, U.S., is a scientist working to identify strategies to prevent mental...
Patients affected by mental health at higher risk of poor dental outcomes
PERTH, Australia: A study published by researchers at the University of Western Australia has found that many dental professionals in Perth do not feel ...