The oral health profession is fast-paced and high-pressure, with 86% of dental professionals experiencing work-related stress and nearly 60% reporting burnout. Long hours, regulatory demands, financial pressures, and patient care responsibilities make it difficult to prioritise wellbeing. But the impact goes beyond the individual—workplace stress affects team morale, staff retention, and productivity. Research shows that businesses with strong wellbeing initiatives see up to a 25% increase in productivity and a 27% reduction in absenteeism. Prioritising wellbeing isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential for a thriving profession.

The dental profession is rewarding, but it also comes with unique pressures. Long hours, patient anxiety, performance expectations, and business responsibilities can take a toll on your well-being. Many dental professionals experience:

• Performance Anxiety – Fear of making mistakes, dealing with complex cases, or maintaining high professional standards.
• Patient-Related Stress – Managing nervous or difficult patients, and dealing with high levels of patient anxiety.
• Workplace Burnout – Emotional exhaustion, loss of motivation, and feeling overwhelmed by daily demands.
• Imposter Syndrome – Doubting your abilities despite years of training and experience.
• Perfectionism & High Expectations – The pressure to achieve flawless results every time.