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
Jackie Ffrench looks at the experience of a dental laboratory in building a wellbeing strategy that supports its dental technicians and team, especially post-2020. Dental technicians and clinical dental technicians make up some of the 4,000 auxiliary workers accounted for in the dental sector in Ireland, based on the information from the National Oral Health … Continued
Jackie Ffrench discusses the implementation of the four-day work week at PD Ceramics Ltd and the benefits it can bring to the profession. As a dental laboratory servicing the dental sector here in Ireland over the past 30 years, it has been crucial to embrace change always and figure out a way to expand and … Continued
Dental hygienist and coach, Siobhan Kelleher, speaks to hygienist and wellbeing advocate, Bernie Ffrench, about disability, wellbeing and the importance of protecting your future. Siobhan Kelleher (SK): Tell us about your career pathway. Bernie Ffrench (BF): Like most things in life, we are often guided to choose a career path that we feel excited about … Continued
A study of mental health and wellbeing promotion in Irish workplaces has been published, revealing the changing picture of mental health following the pandemic. The study surveyed more than 1,500 businesses across Ireland. It has revealed the first national mental health picture of the impact of the pandemic across Irish workplaces. Conducted by University College Cork (UCC), … Continued
National Workplace Wellbeing Day takes place on 31 March – and dental practices are being invited to sign up. Aimed at encouraging healthier attitudes and bodies in the workplace, the initiative from Food Drink Ireland (FDI) hopes to emphasise greater exercise and nutrition in the workplace. On the day, employers are being asked to promote … 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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