Yoga – Move Breathe and Meditate with Dr. Bruce Freeman
Looking to relax and de-stress? DC Institute is hosting a virtual yoga class led by Dr. Bruce Freeman on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm … more
Mental Health
A Selfcare Survival Guide for Busy Dental Professionals
Many of us only think of getting fit and healthy to look good for college reunions or to rebound after the failure of a relationship … more
Train Your Way Through COVID-19 Cabin Fever
Don’t Let Cabin Fever WIN!! Congratulations, you have made it to week 6 of the COVID-19 shutdown and isolation. At Transitions Group, our COVID-19 Survival … more
Paying it Forward: 8 Ideas that Helped Me Lose 50 lbs in 6 Months
Why did I bother writing this? I’m no health and fitness expert. I have no relevant degrees attached to my name. I offer you no … more
Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Finds Terminated Dental Assistant was Discriminated Against
A dental assistant who was terminated after she took mental-health leave won her discrimination case at the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal because her employer wouldn’t … more
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
As I’m writing this editorial, it happens to be the 10th #BellLetsTalk day. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is honouring Bell Canada for … more
From Opening Conversations to Opening Doors: 10 Years of Bell Let’s Talk
Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada On this, the 10th Bell Let’s Talk Day, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) congratulates Bell Canada for … more
Winter Blues: Navigating Patients’ Loneliness
It’s been said that there is no health without mental health—the truth of this statement is difficult to refute. Mental illness presents a serious barrier … more
A Science Tooth Fairy Proposes Screening Children’s Teeth for Hints of Future Mental Health Problems
Many parents collect their kids’ baby teeth as keepsakes when they fall out. But imagine doing it to help determine if the child has experienced … more
Throne Speech Recognition of Mental Health and Addiction Support Applauded by Pan-Canadian Health Organizations
Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the Canadian Centre … more
Physician, Take Care Of Thyself!
The Holidays are a time of year for celebration. Time to spend with family and friends. It can also be a time of reflection. Many … more
Holiday Blues: Navigating Patients’ Loneliness
It’s been said that there is no health without mental health—the truth of this statement is difficult to refute. Mental illness presents a serious barrier … more
Mistrust And Mental Health Issues Revealed In Survey Of UK Dentists
Eighty-four per cent of NHS dentists, compared to 51% of private dentists, believe their current role has negatively affected their mental health, according to the … more
University Of Maryland School Of Dentistry Professor And International Team Find Evidence For Physical Differences In Schizophrenia Patients
New research from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) finds evidence that … more
7 Career Boosting Reasons To Being Healthy & Fit
Forget trying to lose weight for the next selfie on Instagram – get healthy and fit to boost productivity and mental clarity. You see being … more
Dentistry’s Suicide Dilemma
When will the loss of life due to suicide begin to decline? In 2018 the CDCA released a study which showed an increase in suicide … more
Large Grants Awarded To Windsor-Essex Organizations For Mental And Oral Health Projects
More than half a million dollars was given to several organizations across Windsor-Essex Thursday, from the Downtown Mission to the Residence for Young Men. The … more
Take Care of Yourself!
Practicing in a profession where our primary focus is the well-being of others, we often don’t take the time we need for ourselves. When I … more
Take Your Time
It’s that time of year. The alarm goes off and you get out of bed to start the day. You peek outside the window and … 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