Dentistry can be a tough profession, but there are solutions to every problem which can help to manage stress, says Lisa Grogan. You may hear the words ‘stress’ and ‘burnout’ frequently. But if I were to ask you ‘Where do you feel stress in your body?’ or ‘How would you identify that you are heading … Continued
New research has found those with smartphone dependency are more likely to grind their teeth, sleep poorly and suffer from jaw pain. Israeli researchers focused on the fear of missing out, or ‘FOMO’, as manifested by smartphone fixation for fear of missing messages, posts or notifications. They found a direct correlation between device dependency and … Continued
Aisling Doherty from Mental Health Ireland explores the ways to cope with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. As we enter the phased return for reopening our society and businesses in Ireland, our government has provided us with a roadmap of how current restrictions can be lifted. They give us details of how, and … Continued
Claire O’Farrell explains what stress is, where it comes from, and how we can protect ourselves from it. Recognising when we are stressed is a self-care priority for our mental health. It can be difficult to admit that we might be experiencing stress, but understanding it is a first step towards overcoming it. What is … Continued
How can yoga be a useful practice management tool? Lisa Knowles looks at finding a consistent balance in an inconsistent world It was 1992, and I was the summer dental assistant at a practice in middle America – a pretty good gig for a wannabe dentist. My idol, Dr Smith, gave me quite an inside … Continued
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