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Well-being in the dental setting: why should we care?
Fdi Session (On Demand)
Session Description
Well-being in the dental setting: why should we care?
Dentists are exposed daily to professional isolation, perfectionism, economic pressure, and patient fears that augment stress, which can lead to both physical and emotional manifestations. In this session, the experts will discuss the evidence-base of the importance of wellbeing in the dental setting and the impact workplace stress can have on dental teams, diving into the Australian example. Participants will learn about FDI's Mental Health Digital Toolkit, which comprises three broad sections aimed at: Individual members of the dental team; The dental team; National Dental Associations. The toolkit identifies the nature of the stress in the situation (DETERMINE), actions that can be taken to address mental health and well being (DO); and groups to collaborate and work with in order to achieve the goals of improving mental health and well being (DISCUSS). Finally, we will discuss the importance of dissemination of these type of tools, and participants will engage in a live poll to share their views on how can individuals, dental teams and National Dental Associations pick-up this issue.
Learning Objectives
Dentists are exposed daily to professional isolation, perfectionism, economic pressure, and patient fears that augment stress, which can lead to both physical and emotional manifestations. In this session, the experts will discuss the evidence-base of the importance of wellbeing in the dental setting and the impact workplace stress can have on dental teams, diving into the Australian example. Participants will learn about FDI's Mental Health Digital Toolkit, which comprises three broad sections aimed at: Individual members of the dental team; The dental team; National Dental Associations. The toolkit identifies the nature of the stress in the situation (DETERMINE), actions that can be taken to address mental health and well being (DO); and groups to collaborate and work with in order to achieve the goals of improving mental health and well being (DISCUSS). Finally, we will discuss the importance of dissemination of these type of tools, and participants will engage in a live poll to share their views on how can individuals, dental teams and National Dental Associations pick-up this issue.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the impact of workplace stress on the mental health and wellbeing of the dental team
- To outline interventions to address the mental health and wellbeing of the dental team, with the example of the FDI Mental Health Digital Toolkit
- To identify dissemination strategies for tools promoting mental health and wellbeing in the dental team
Prof. Tim Newton
The mental health and well being of the dental team - Tackling the mental health crisis in dentistry
Research from across the globe has revealed high levels of stress related impact on mental health among members of the dental care team, particularly burnout. In this session we will commence with an overview of research exploring the stress of dental practice and our understanding of how this affects the dental team. This will be followed by a detailed exploration of recent research in Australia which illustrates the current situation in detail. We will then describe a recent initiative by the FDI: a toolkit to support individuals, dental teams and National Dental Associations to support individuals and create change which will enhance the well-being of the dental team. Finally, we will ask those attending the session to engage with us in co-creating strategies for optimising the dissemination of the FDI toolkit.
Learning Objectives
Research from across the globe has revealed high levels of stress related impact on mental health among members of the dental care team, particularly burnout. In this session we will commence with an overview of research exploring the stress of dental practice and our understanding of how this affects the dental team. This will be followed by a detailed exploration of recent research in Australia which illustrates the current situation in detail. We will then describe a recent initiative by the FDI: a toolkit to support individuals, dental teams and National Dental Associations to support individuals and create change which will enhance the well-being of the dental team. Finally, we will ask those attending the session to engage with us in co-creating strategies for optimising the dissemination of the FDI toolkit.
Learning Objectives
- Have a knowledge of International research describing the impact of the stress of dental practice on the well being of the dental team.
- Have knowledge of the FDI digital toolkit for mental health and well-being in the dental workplace.
- Have reflected on the implementation of the FDI digital toolkit for mental health and well-being in the dental workplace.
A/Prof. Matt Hopcraft
Factors that contribute to stress and poor mental health
Recent Australian data has highlighted the significant burden of mental health problems experienced by dental practitioners, with high levels of psychological distress and burnout, and 1 in 6 reporting thoughts of suicide in the previous 12 months. Dental practitioners must look at measures to ensure that their workplace reduces psychosocial hazards to reduce the risk of harm to themselves and other members of the dental team. Using this Australian data, this talk will focus on the actions at the individual and team level as part of the FDI Mental Health Digital Toolkit.
Learning Objectives
- To identify factors that may contribute to workplace stress and mental health, with a focus on Australian data.
- To identify strategies at the individual and team level that workplaces can adopt to improve the well-being and mental health of all members of the dental team.
- To understand the importance reducing psychosocial hazards in the workplace.