Bethany Rushworth and Rory O’Connor discuss mental health within dentistry in light of the recent Dentistry Confidence Monitor results. 84% of dentists who took part in the 2019 survey said their current role is having a negative effect on their mental health.
What you’ll hear:
How more people are now acknowledging the impact of stress
The importance of saying no
Steps dentists can take to help improve their own mental health.
Who should listen:
All dental professionals.
About Rory:
Rory is the clinical lead at Dental Health Support Trust. He is a registered psychiatric nurse, holds an MSc in Addictions, a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Counselling, and has worked for 39 years in mental health and addictions. For more information about the DHST visit their website or call their helpline on: 0207 224 4671.
About Bethany:
Bethany is a dentist in private practice and the student engagement lead for Dentinal Tubules. She is the new editor of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry.
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If you’re feeling stressed or think your mental health is suffering there are a number of organisations who can offer support, these organisations and their contact details are available in the Dentistry Confidence Monitor report.
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