It is no secret that burnout is a growing issue for those working in the dental profession today. Increased workloads, the daily stresses of running your own practice – not to mention the recent impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – can all have negative effects on both our professional and personal lives. Dr. Janet Leith, […]
You can find more resources at CDSPI Member Assistance Program which is available to you, your family and team members. With severe travel and social distancing measures now firmly in place, dentists all across Canada find themselves in the unfamiliar position of having to work from home. Whether it’s consulting with patients over the phone, communicating with […]
You can find more resources at CDSPI Member Assistance Program which is available to you, your family and team members. In just a few short months, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought about the kind of global upheaval not seen since World War II. Entire nations are locked down in self-isolation, airlines have been grounded, borders […]
This is a summary of the article: "Shedding light on a potential hazard Dental light-curing units" in the December 2019 edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Dental light-curing units (LCUs) are powerful sources of blue light that can cause soft-tissue burns and ocular damage. Although most ophthalmic research on the hazards of […]
Improving our sleep and bedtime habits makes us mentally sharper, emotionally calmer, and gives our brains and bodies much-needed time to recharge and reset for days ahead. Today, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier speaks with Chiraz Guessaier about healthy sleep, its impact on our overall health and wellbeing, and provides strategies to help you sleep better. About […]
Today we’re sharing tips to help dentists avoid back pain and injuries in this crosspost from CDSPI, Canada’s longest serving not-for-profit providing dentists with expert advice and insurance and investment solutions. Hours spent each day leaning over patients can take an excessive toll on a dentist’s back. You can reduce your risk of back injury substantially by following […]
Supporting patients, managing staff, and growing a dental practice are unique stressors of the dental practice. And they can take a toll on mental health and wellbeing. Today we’re exploring the effect of stress on the body and how to better manage stress as a dentist with Dr. Sally Safa who here to share her […]
Are you talking with patients about stress and oral health? The relationship between stress and poor mental and physical health is clear. Now, it’s time to start talking about how life’s pressures can also impact our mouths and teeth. In the 2019 Nova Scotia Oral Health Report, the Nova Scotia Dental Association does just that by […]