Welcome to the Dentistry Toolkit
BC Dental Association’s Dentist Wellness Program
The Dentist Wellness Program provides confidential support for BC dentists and their families through experienced program staff and/or an extensive network of counsellors, therapists and coaches. The program helps with a wide range of issues, including substance use, mental health, relationship stress, etc.
U of T Wellness Committee Initiatives
This committee aims to support mental health and wellbeing of dental students by having Lunch and Learns on mental health, help-seeking, and other topics. At U of T there is a lots of MH support for students (including counselling) that can help students navigate student years without spiraling.
CE Course: The Working Mind: Workplace Mental Health & Wellness for Oral Health Care Professionals
CDA has partnered with MHCC to create this course that is available to CDA members free of charge. It covers various topics related to MH, including how to communicate with employees about mental health illness in a workplace context and workplace accommodations and return to work and how to how to reduce associated stigma.
The Healthy Workplace Matters
This page brings together helpful information and resources to help employers and the whole dental team participate in creating a healthier and more respectful workplace, including videos on bullying, harassment, workplace violence and strategies to create a healthy workplace.
The University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry Sexual Violence Awareness Page
This web page provides information on sexual violence and different resources and supports available to students who have experienced it.
Cognitive-Behavioural Psychological Intervention
This brief intervention, focused on helping dental students at University of Chile to cope with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression has reduced their stress level and improved their coping skills.
The Dental Mental Network
A non-profit organization, created by three dentists, aiming to help fellow dental professionals with mental health issues survive and thrive by helping to remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues, offering support and resources, and providing a platform for sharing their stories.
Peer Support Initiative
Network of dentists and other health professionals (nurses, physicians) where they can share their experiences and concerns (e.g., abusive treatment by patients) can be beneficial for mental health of dental professionals.
Women in Dentistry: Work, Life, Balance
Group of female dentists gathered together to chat about an array of issues relevant to women in dental profession (clinical aspects, social and family life).
Student Mentors & counsellors combined with a faculty advising system
There is a need for the establishment of student mentors and counsellors combined with a faculty advising system, in addition to student-oriented programmes. Signs and symptoms of stress should be detected early to refer for proper intervention. (p.648)
Informal Whatsapp and Facebook Groups
Dentists gather in online groups where they discuss stressors, MH resources and other issues.
Elephant In The Room
is a national anti-stigma campaign designed to eliminate the stigma associated with mental Illness.
Professional Coaching
A resource available to dentists who want to have an edge in their life and their practice. Whether you want to learn to say “no” to your limited time schedule, clean out the clutter out in your life, reconnect with what’s most important to you, find meaning in your work, or more balance in your life, a personal coach can help you do it.
Building Resilience in Challenging Times with Michele Romanow by Oral Health
This webinar, that was hosted by Newcom Media in celebration of International Women’s Day, features renowned Canadian entrepreneur, Michele Romanow, on how to build resilience and overcome obstacles to achieve success in your life and career.
SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) Program
This 8 week long program teaches self-care practices that help buffer daily stress and build resilience.
Meditation against stress
Yogadentist.ca offers some tips on meditation and resources for those who plan to meditate in a high-tech way.