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Hygienists' mental health worse than dentists during COVID-19
By Alex Dagostino
In the first known U.S. survey to analyze the long-term mental health of dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and hygienists frequently reported poor mental health during peaks of COVID-19 transmission. However, hygienists had higher rates of anxiety and depression.
August 1, 2022
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Week in Review: Kidney function tied to blood fluoride levels | Dental care before heart surgeries | Mental health issues common for dentists
By Theresa Pablos
June 10, 2022
Nearly half of dentists experience mental health issues
By Melissa Busch
More than 40% of dentists say they have experienced a mental health issue, including burnout, mood disorders, or serious thoughts of suicide. Too many don't consider taking a break from practicing, according to a study published June 9 in Healthcare Management Forum.
June 9, 2022
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Patients' mental health affects their oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals with mental health conditions such as depression are linked to poor oral hygiene and other dental problems, strengthening the link between mental and oral health, according to a report released in May from the U.S. nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
May 31, 2022
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Why do dentists experience burnout?
By Alex Dagostino
Burnout is a phenomenon that is common among healthcare providers, especially dentists, and the repercussions can be detrimental to the workplace. A new study published in the June edition of the Journal of Dentistry examined the work-related factors that contribute to burnout among dentists.
May 25, 2022
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Addressing a growing crisis: Burnout among dentists
By Dr. Kyle Stanley
When Dr. Kyle Stanley lectures, he often asks his students if they've known someone professionally who died by suicide. Usually, about 70% of the audience raises their hands, highlighting just how prevalent it is. In this column, Stanley provides tips to help combat burnout and find support.
May 8, 2022
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Pandemic aftershocks worse for dentists
By Melissa Busch
Dental professionals already had greater mental health and stress-related medical vulnerabilities than other healthcare professionals. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and amplified the risks, according to a presenter at the 2022 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.
January 27, 2022
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Work-life balance negatively affected by COVID-19 pandemic
By Hannah Welk
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns have had many effects, including disrupting the work-life balance of dental professionals in India, according to a study published in PLOS One. Dentists reported altered sleep, anxiety, and changed relationships.
September 6, 2021
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Preventing perio disease aids positive mental, physical health
By Dr. Samuel Low
Research has shown a link between periodontal disease and physical and mental health. Dr. Samuel Low examines how dental professionals can help treat and prevent this condition that affects nearly 65 million people in the U.S.
August 25, 2021
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RevenueWell releases new phone system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
RevenueWell has released RevenueWell Phone, a proprietary Voice over Internet Protocol phone and text messaging system designed for dental practices.
August 19, 2021
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U.K. dental org launches mental health initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Professional Alliance of London has launched a new initiative called Mental Health Wellness intended to encourage dental practices to prioritize mental health.
May 24, 2021
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Feeling burned out? Here's what to do about it
By Louise Gagnon
Researchers had noticed an increasing trend of dental professionals and dental students reporting burnout. So when the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, it only exacerbated the phenomenon of burnout among dental professionals and other types of healthcare workers.
May 12, 2021
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