Stress Archives - Oral Health Group

Cut Out the Stress

Is there a human alive who hasn’t at some point been frustrated or stressed at work? Anyone who is taking on life energetically and head-on … more

Dentists Helping People Through Teeth-Clenching Stressful Times in Simcoe County

Meredith Skinner knows stress is impacting her body. She’s been dealing with clenching her jaw for a few years already, but it’s grown worse during … 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

Name It to Tame It: Labelling Emotions to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

I was so mad, I couldn’t see straight. He was blinded by love. I have thought about where these phrases came from after enjoying a … more

How To Take The Stress Out Of Taking Time Off

Let’s talk about the month of December. It’s that time of year when my office becomes increasingly empty as the days pass. My fellow employees … more

Dental Residents Study Mindfulness Alongside Molars

As the co-director of the Facial Pain Unit in the Department of Dentistry at Mount Sinai Hospital as well as an Associate in Dentistry at … more

Just A Spoonful Of… Stress?

A recent study from the Oral Health Foundation caught my attention. According to the study, evidence suggests that office workers are the most likely to … more

Oral Health Foundation Calls For Stress-Free Working Environments To End Sugar Binges

According to the charity’s research, those in work can be significantly (up to 28%) more likely to binge on sugar than those out of work1. … more

Mental Illness is Not a Personal Failure

The best way to grab your attention for this editorial is to simply begin with the facts. One in three Canadians will experience a mental … more

Stress and Development of Caries Link Being Researched

An interdisciplinary study analyzes the correlation between changes in dental cavities and saliva and the state of being under stress. Tooth decay and cavities are globally … more