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
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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
Understanding Occupational Stress Among Oral Health Practitioners
Oral health practitioners experience a significant amount of occupational stress from the time they start studying towards their chosen qualifications. This stress, which is believed to affect … 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
5 Top Self Care Tips for Dentists Dealing with Stress
There are high levels of stress and burnout in the dentistry profession, with a huge number of dentists feeling that the stress of their job … 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
Stress in Dentistry
It’s the topic of one our most popular articles every written in Oral Health and has an impact on every reader in the industry: Stress … more
Strain and Pain in the Dental Profession
There are multiple factors involved in the development of favorable or unfavorable outcomes from our repetitive routines. Anyone involved in dentistry is aware of the … more
5 Tips to Avoid Financial Stress
Are you a dentist suffering from financial stress? Want learn how to handle it better? As a dentist, everyone around you will know that you … more
Stop worrying or you’ll make yourself sick!
Dr. Robert Adler was an experimental psychologist who was among the first scientists to show how mental processes influence the body’s immune system. Sadly, he … more
Control Of Fear In The Brain Decoded
From Medical News Today Emotional balance is regulated by molecular factors behind stress response. When healthy people are faced with threatening situations, they react with … more
New Fiber-Reinforced Composite Material Offers Advancements In Oral Implants
Source – Allen Press Publishing Services New materials and new technologies offer opportunities to bring implant dentistry to more patients. Fiber-reinforced composite is a new … more
Pain, complain, the brain, disdain – may all be easily explained
Some of us are born to be a pessimistic, says study. The chemical NPY in the brain affects the way in which we see the … more