Following on from this publication and audio publication…
You can now access 5 days of short, 3-minute meditations designed specifically for busy dental professionals.
These simple yet effective sessions are easy to integrate into your daily routine, helping you prioritize your wellbeing.
✨ Start your meditation journey here: https://www.smile-revolution.net/yoga/
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I’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to reach out! 💙
📩 Contact me at: info@smile-revolution.net
Author: Victoria Wilson, Editorial Board Member - Dental Health - British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy- BSDHT
References
1. Basso J, McHale A, Ende V, Oberlin D, Suzuki WA. Brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation in non- experienced meditators. Behav Brain Res. 2019;356:208-220. https://doi. org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.08.023.
2. Bakar NA, Lim SL, Basri NA, Ludin SM. Mental health and well-being of undergraduate dental students: a systematic review. Int J Care Scholars. 2021;42(2):56-70 https://doi.org/10.31436/ijcs.v4i2.190.
3. Dimatteo MR, Shugars DA, Hays RD. Occupational stress, life stress and mental health among dentists. J Occupation Organiz Psychol. 1993;66(2):153-162. https://doi.org/10.1111/J.2044-8325.1993. TB00524.X.
4. Salazar FB, Sipiyaruk K, White S, Gallagher JE. Key determinants of health and wellbeing of dentists within the UK: a rapid review of over two decades of research. Brit Dent J. 2019;27(2):127-136. https://doi. org/10.1038/s41415-019-0485-2.
5. Whitman SM. Pain and suffering as viewed by the Hindu religion. J Pain. 2007;8(8):607-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JPAIN.2007.02.430.
6. Gallagher JE, Colonio-Salazar FB, White S. Supporting dentists' health and wellbeing - a qualitative study of coping strategies in 'normal times'. Brit Dent J. 2021; 20:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-021- 3205-7.
7. Plessas A, Paisi M, Bryce M, Burns L, O’ Brien T, Witton R, Hanoch Y. Mental Health and Wellbeing in Dentistry: A Rapid Evidence Assessment. https://www.gdc-uk.org/itineris/research/detail/ report/mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-dentistry-a-rapid-evidence- assessment
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Following on from this publication and audio publication…
You can now access 5 days of short, 3-minute meditations designed specifically for busy dental professionals.
These simple yet effective sessions are easy to integrate into your daily routine, helping you prioritize your wellbeing.
✨ Start your meditation journey here: https://www.smile-revolution.net/yoga/
📍 Direct link: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=403304&id_sale=13&k_id=3471065
Access print of full article - https://www.smile-revolution.net/blog/
I’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to reach out! 💙
📩 Contact me at: info@smile-revolution.net
Author: Victoria Wilson, Editorial Board Member - Dental Health - British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy- BSDHT
References
1. Basso J, McHale A, Ende V, Oberlin D, Suzuki WA. Brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation in non- experienced meditators. Behav Brain Res. 2019;356:208-220. https://doi. org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.08.023.
2. Bakar NA, Lim SL, Basri NA, Ludin SM. Mental health and well-being of undergraduate dental students: a systematic review. Int J Care Scholars. 2021;42(2):56-70 https://doi.org/10.31436/ijcs.v4i2.190.
3. Dimatteo MR, Shugars DA, Hays RD. Occupational stress, life stress and mental health among dentists. J Occupation Organiz Psychol. 1993;66(2):153-162. https://doi.org/10.1111/J.2044-8325.1993. TB00524.X.
4. Salazar FB, Sipiyaruk K, White S, Gallagher JE. Key determinants of health and wellbeing of dentists within the UK: a rapid review of over two decades of research. Brit Dent J. 2019;27(2):127-136. https://doi. org/10.1038/s41415-019-0485-2.
5. Whitman SM. Pain and suffering as viewed by the Hindu religion. J Pain. 2007;8(8):607-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JPAIN.2007.02.430.
6. Gallagher JE, Colonio-Salazar FB, White S. Supporting dentists' health and wellbeing - a qualitative study of coping strategies in 'normal times'. Brit Dent J. 2021; 20:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-021- 3205-7.
7. Plessas A, Paisi M, Bryce M, Burns L, O’ Brien T, Witton R, Hanoch Y. Mental Health and Wellbeing in Dentistry: A Rapid Evidence Assessment. https://www.gdc-uk.org/itineris/research/detail/ report/mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-dentistry-a-rapid-evidence- assessment
The poignant dental professional I had the pleasure of interviewing for this recording is Melanie Pomphrett who qualified from Essex in 2015 and has certainly achieved so much since then. On todays show she speaks about her career path to date, and the different roles she has had, and what these varied roles entailed. Melanie was so interesting to speak to, and I know you are going to feel invigorated to do even more after listening to her podcast. If you are unsure of how to spend your time in isolation now Melanie will certainly get your thinking.
Melanie qualified as a dental hygienist in 2015 and has been working in practice ever since, In 2016 she embarked on a master’s degree in Dental Professional Practice at the University of Kent. Currently she is working in practice part time whilst also working as a Professional Educator for Philips Oral Healthcare, this role gets her out of the surgery and travelling round to dental practices and events to educate on the benefits of Sonicare electric toothbrushes. Melanie has created an Oral Health Education course for dental nurses with Dental Nurse Network which continues to support as a distance learning course and is an ambassador for the BSDHT. Currently she continues her education working towards a postgraduate certificate in education.
Instagram - @Melaniepomphrett
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-pomphrett-4473a996
Email - melaniepomphrett@gmail.com
Here are some links Melanie thought may be useful that she used a lot during her time in Community:
Community Dental Services (CiC) - https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/
The National Oral Health Promotion Group – www.nohpg.org
Mouth Care Matter - https://mouthcarematters.hee.nhs.uk/
Healthwatch - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/response/2019-06-24/our-response-cqc-report-oral-care-care-homes
Smile Revolution Podcast
Following on from this publication and audio publication…
You can now access 5 days of short, 3-minute meditations designed specifically for busy dental professionals.
These simple yet effective sessions are easy to integrate into your daily routine, helping you prioritize your wellbeing.
✨ Start your meditation journey here: https://www.smile-revolution.net/yoga/
📍 Direct link: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=403304&id_sale=13&k_id=3471065
Access print of full article - https://www.smile-revolution.net/blog/
I’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to reach out! 💙
📩 Contact me at: info@smile-revolution.net
Author: Victoria Wilson, Editorial Board Member - Dental Health - British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy- BSDHT
References
1. Basso J, McHale A, Ende V, Oberlin D, Suzuki WA. Brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation in non- experienced meditators. Behav Brain Res. 2019;356:208-220. https://doi. org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.08.023.
2. Bakar NA, Lim SL, Basri NA, Ludin SM. Mental health and well-being of undergraduate dental students: a systematic review. Int J Care Scholars. 2021;42(2):56-70 https://doi.org/10.31436/ijcs.v4i2.190.
3. Dimatteo MR, Shugars DA, Hays RD. Occupational stress, life stress and mental health among dentists. J Occupation Organiz Psychol. 1993;66(2):153-162. https://doi.org/10.1111/J.2044-8325.1993. TB00524.X.
4. Salazar FB, Sipiyaruk K, White S, Gallagher JE. Key determinants of health and wellbeing of dentists within the UK: a rapid review of over two decades of research. Brit Dent J. 2019;27(2):127-136. https://doi. org/10.1038/s41415-019-0485-2.
5. Whitman SM. Pain and suffering as viewed by the Hindu religion. J Pain. 2007;8(8):607-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JPAIN.2007.02.430.
6. Gallagher JE, Colonio-Salazar FB, White S. Supporting dentists' health and wellbeing - a qualitative study of coping strategies in 'normal times'. Brit Dent J. 2021; 20:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-021- 3205-7.
7. Plessas A, Paisi M, Bryce M, Burns L, O’ Brien T, Witton R, Hanoch Y. Mental Health and Wellbeing in Dentistry: A Rapid Evidence Assessment. https://www.gdc-uk.org/itineris/research/detail/ report/mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-dentistry-a-rapid-evidence- assessment
