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Practice Management

Clinical Excellence Vs Competitive Pressure: The Hidden Stress Of Modern Dentistry

Addressing professional burnout requires a shift toward sustainable practice models that prioritize mental health, ethical decision-making, and realistic performance expectations. Both individual coping strategies and systemic reforms—such as supportive workplace environments and reduced productivity pressures—are essential.

Dental Education & Research

Beyond the Operatory: Rediscovering Passion to Protect the Dentist’s Spirit

A gentle reflection on why dentists must nurture passions beyond the clinic. This article explores how life outside the operatory protects us from burnout, restores creativity, and reminds us that our career is meant to support our dreams, not replace them.

Editorial

Dentistry: What is not talked about

Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 6 As dentists, we focus on maintaining overall health and well-being of our patients. However, there are many aspects of...

Orofacial Pain & TMD

TMJD and Mental Health: Uncovering the Reciprocal Relationship with Depression and Anxiety

New Research Establishes Reciprocal Relationship between TMJD and Mental Health Disorders National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan - A study...

Dental Education & Research

What is Sport Psychology? - An overview for a dentist

Author Ms Damini Sapre (M.A Psychology) is a Sports Psychologist & Former Sr. Women's Footballer from Pune, India. Dr Supriya is a Symposium Panelist at the...

Editorial

Important medical days in October from a dental perspective

Editorial for Volume 5, Issue 10 October is a transition season. Most parts of the world are slowly moving towards winters, while few are progressing towards...

Dental Education & Research

Dentists & Mental Health

Dental -Mental.....sounds funny. Replace one alphabet and the entire meaning is changed. Have you ever wondered how words are so powerful? Words create a...

Special Care Dentistry

Geriatric Psychology - 10 Do’s & Dont’s in Handling Geriatric Patients

A Second Childhood It is often said that a geriatric patient is more difficult to manage on the dental chair than a pediatric patient! It is absolutely true...

Dental Education & Research

How To Tackle BurnOut and Stay Motivated

Even if you love your job, it’s common to feel burnt out from time to time. A study by the American Dental Association (ADA) reports that 86% of dentists claim...

Dental News

Deciduous Teeth May Help Identify Kids At Risk For Mental Disorders

Dental Education & Research

Dr. Pallavi Mahajan

Tune into Tuesdays with #DRPodcasts! This week's podcast is by Dr. Pallavi Mahajan, sharing her brilliant take on Mental Health - कहानी के दो पहलू ⚖️✨ Category...

Dental Education & Research

Few Important Days to Remember in the Month of October

(World Food Day oct.16) Healthy Nutrition for Healthy Teeth Oral health and diet share a two-way relationship. Diet plays an important role in one’s physical...

Dental News

Can a Dental Visit Evoke Memories of Sexual Abuse?

The vulnerability experienced in the dentist's chair can trigger memories of sexual abuse, says endodontist Eva Wolf in her new study. She interviewed 13...

Dental Education & Research

Benefits of Yoga for Dental Professionals

Dentistry is often associated with significant amount of mental and physical stress owing to its demanding nature. While physical stress may lead to...

Dental Education & Research

Life of a Dental PG Student

Have you ever found yourself feeling lucky when you made someone smile? Then you must’ve felt luckier when you made someone laugh. On the contrary, imagine the...