P045 Health and Wellbeing in Dentistry

About This Course

In collaboration with FGDP

Currently, there is high incidence of stress and depression among dental practitioners and team members. A sense of loneliness and isolation is also commonly cited in surveys, and BDA research has shown that almost a fifth of dentists have seriously thought about suicide. Yet 72% of dentists responding to Dentistry Confidence Monitor (in 2019) said that they weren’t sure to whom they could turn for support.

Panelists

• Lauren Harrhy (Trustee, Confidental, and Founder, Mental Dental)
• Janine Brooks MBE FFGDP(UK), (Founding Partner, Dental Coaching Academy, and Founder, Dental Mentors UK)
• Keith Hayes (Co-Founder, Confidental)
• Kiaran Weil (Dentist experienced in appraisal)
• Aaron Ferguson (Director, Berg & Williams specialist dental chartered accountants)
• Chris Waith (Implant dentist)

Aims

This course aims to provide an overview of the emotional and financial support available to both the learner and their colleagues.

Objectives

To understand:

• The current stresses that affect us and many of our friends and colleagues.
• The warning signs of stress.
• Who to talk to for support.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this presentation you will understand the emotional and financial support available to you and your colleagues.

GDC Development Outcomes