Guides: Relax/Reframe/Reset/Rejuvenate: Stress management articles for those working in dentistry

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This page lists informational resources with self-help and self-care strategies that people working in dentistry and dental medicine have used for their own stress management and wellbeing

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10 stress busting foods you should have during the lockdown. (2020). IDA Times, 16(5), 8.
Autuori, C. (2008). AcuYoga for Optimal Health: Yoga Off the Mat and into the Dental Operatory. Access, 22(3), 55–58.
Badiyani, B. K., & Kumar, A. (2017). Achieving The Work-Life Balance you Need: You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life. IDA Times, 13(5), 5.
Badiyani, B. K., & Kumar, A. (2019). New Year Resolution Leads to the Road to Resilience. IDA Times, 15(1), 12.
Blum, P. (2001). Walk In Balance. Subconsciously Speaking, 16(2), 3.
Brown, J. (2009). Tea-totaling may just be all its cracked up to be. CDS Review, 102(1), 28.
Brown, J. (2009). Your Health. CDS Review, 102(4), 24–25.
Cecchini, J. (2016). I have to admit something - I prefer cats to dogs. Oral Health Office, 5.
CLARK, S. (2017). Namaste in my op: Tips for balancing the physical and emotional toll of clinical practice. RDH, 37(12), 24–64.
Collins, J. (2022). COMING TOGETHER FOR SUPPORT: DENTISTS DO NOT NEED TO FEEL ALONE: Dentists-even those who seemingly have it all-often feel guilty or fear stigma when facing mental health challenges. Dental Products Report, 56(5), 48–50.
DELGADO, A. (2019). Mental Health Checklist. Access, 33(3), 6.
DiGangi, P. (2009). Mastering Change: Challenging Beyond Your Routine. RDH, 29(9), 40–44.
Goda, R. (2009). Taking the hard work out of happiness. Australasian Dental Practice, 82–84.
Hagerman, J. (2003). Rolling with the punches. RDH, 23(9), 48–51.
HALEY, J. (2021). Burnout: The clinical condition making a profound impact on our profession. RDH, 41(7), 26–29.
Hohman, K. (2022). 3 Ways Mindfulness in Practic Helps Reduce Stress. Dental Products Report, 56(5), 63.
Kumar, A., & Badiyani, B. K. (2016). Stress Management in Dental Practice. IDA Times, 12(8), 21.
Manji, I. (2005). Make time. Dental Practice Report, 13(9), 68–72.
MORRISSEY, E. (2013). Anecdotal Hygienist. SAY IT’S KNOT SO! RDH, 33(5), 10.
NLP & Pain Release. (2015). Subconsciously Speaking, 1.
NUGENT GUIGNON, A. (2021). Ergonomic synergy: Creating a functional, low-stress workspace. RDH, 41(5), 32–35.
Pardeshi, S. (2014). Dentistry and Stress. IDA Times, 10(9), 21.
Pareto’s Principle: The 80/20 Rule. (2013). Subconsciously Speaking, 1.
Patton, M. J. (2004). How To Stay Stressed. Subconsciously Speaking, 19–20(6–1), 11.
Pavel, C. (2020). Train your attention on your own mental and physical well-being for a happier, healthier practice. Dental Economics, 110(11), 36–38.
A Picture-Perfect World. (cover story). (2010). NYSDA NEWS, 23(4), 1–2.
Radack III, S. T. (2019). Be Well, PDA. Pennsylvania Dental Journal, 86(4), 5–6.
Roth, S. (2008). Be more productive with less stress. Dental Economics, 98(3), 24–28.
RUTAR, R. D. (2021). MEDITATION VIA ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH? Introducing the Rutar Toothbrush Meditation Technique. RDH, 41(12), 42–43.
Simonds, G. R., & Sotile, W. M. (2020). Six Simple Ways Dental Professionals Can Cope with Stress, Build Resilience and Avoid Burnout. Dental Assistant, 89(1), 12–13.
Simple tricks to deal with stress. (2019). IDA Times, 15(12), 20.
Spencer, A. H. (2010). I Am More…. Subconsciously Speaking, 1.
Spencer, A. H. (2012). I Am More.. Subconsciously Speaking, 1–3.
Surace, T. (2016). Your practice is OK, but R U OK? Australasian Dental Practice, 27(3), 110–111.
Sweeting, P. (2007). Stress Management. Subconsciously Speaking, 22(4), 11.
Valachi, B. (2019). Healthy habits require routine foundations: Follow these three steps to increase your health and wellness in the new year. Dental Products Report, 53(1), 54–55.
Valachi, B. (2020). Secrets to optimize your health during COVID-19. Dental Products Report, 54(5), 50.
Valachi, B. (2021). Four Strategies for Managing Stress During the Pandemic: Breathing and relaxation are just a few of the methods that can help dental professionals relieve occupational stress. Dental Products Report, 55(5), 62.
Watterson, D. G. (2010). Time squeezed. RDH, 30(1), 27–28.
Workman, R. (2016). Balancing the scales. Dental Economics, 106(7), 48.