One Day at a Time: Mapping Your Road to Wellness
Many of us want to incorporate healthier habits into our lifestyles, but the mere thought of a wellness routine is daunting. You floss, you brush, … more
Mental Health
Maintaining a Great Work-life Balance as a Dentist
Most professionals in today’s busy world face a challenge when it comes to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. More so, if you run a dental … more
Finding Your Breath in a Busy World
You’re half an hour behind and you have three hygiene checks to perform. Mrs. Brown’s implant crown popped off while an assistant was taking an … more
5 Essentials of Well-being
Professional athletes place as much importance on their rest and recovery as on their performance strategy. Why? Because the time we spend recharging directly impacts … more
Weekly Wisdom: How to Be Happy at Work
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Sanj Mohanta shares what she did to ensure she found happiness in her career and what you … more
5 Essentials of Well-being
Professional athletes place as much importance on their rest and recovery as on their performance strategy. Why? Because the time we spend recharging directly impacts … more
Study Linking Gum Disease and Mental Health Shows Correlation Not Causation
The print version of the Telegraph has reported a new study on the links between gum disease and the risk of chronic health conditions, claiming “gum disease … more
Holiday Self-Care: Recharging Ahead of a New Year
In our profession, there has always been a big push through December leading into the holiday season, which can be both mentally and physically taxing … more
Baby Teeth May be Window to Child’s Risk of Mental Health Disorders
The thickness of growth marks in primary (or “baby”) teeth may help identify children at risk for depression and other mental health disorders later in … more
Your Mental Health Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic has given the dental industry an opportunity to discuss many topics, including the importance of mental health. During the Data Driven Dentistry … more
Childhood Cavities, the Most Common Disease Among Children, Lead to Significant Physical, Emotional, Social and Economic Distress
Global research from Colgate-Palmolive Company, the worldwide leader in oral care, reveals the effect of childhood cavities on children and parents’ quality of life and … more
Tackling the Threat of Burnout Among Dental Hygienists
Dental practices nationwide are facing shortages in qualified staff, in large part because of the pandemic that’s resulted in more people having second thoughts about … more
Under Pressure: Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Dental school, like any professional educational program, is challenging. Students are expected to develop their manual dexterity skills and maintain a heavy course load, which … more
Mental Health and Dentistry: Preparing for the One in Five
As fourth-year DDS students enter their final year on campus, they will be heading to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to complete … more
COVID-19: An Opportunity to Discuss Dentists’ Mental Health
Before he played Walter White, actor Bryan Cranston played the lothario dentist Tim Whatley on NBC’s “Seinfeld”. While little about Whatley is realistic, the character … more
Child’s Toothbrushing Habits Linked to Mother’s Mental Health
A mother’s mental health may play a larger role in a child’s toothbrushing habits than previously thought. It is no secret that brushing your teeth … more
Enhancing Care for The Most Important Patient—Yourself!
The conditions created for the healthcare industry in 2020 have created substantial pressures for professionals within the industry—dental hygienists and other dental professionals included. A 2021 … more
Study Shows Forming A Simple Smile Tricks Your Mind Into A Positive Workday Mood
“Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone,” goes the song. For decades, singers have crooned about the power of smiling … more
Healthy Head Space: Battling and Treating Mental Health Issues
I have been a dentist for 30 years but only practised for seven. I spent more than 20 years in the regulatory sector, and taught … more
Burnout in Canadian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
INTRODUCTION Studies on occupational stress in healthcare professionals are not new, however limited information is available on stress impact and ultimately burnout in oral and … more