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.
Almonte, M. et al. (2023) ‘PROMOTING health and wellness OF DENTAL PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREER’, RDH, 43(10), pp. 44–46.
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.
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.
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.
Maragliano-Muniz, P. (2023). Take care of yourself first and your dental practice will thrive. Dental Economics, 113(5), 17.
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.
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.
Radack III, S. T. (2019). Be Well, PDA. Pennsylvania Dental Journal, 86(4), 5–6.
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.
Surace, T. (2016). Your practice is OK, but R U OK? Australasian Dental Practice, 27(3), 110–111.
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.
Wilburn, B. (2023). OM to OM: Take time for self-care. Dental Economics, 113(9), 40.
Workman, R. (2016). Balancing the scales. Dental Economics, 106(7), 48.

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Alhasani, M., & Orji, R. (2024). Promoting stress management among students in higher education: Evaluating the effectiveness of a persuasive time management mobile app. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction,
Ayers, K. M. S., Thomson, W. M., Newton, J. T., & Rich, A. M. (2008). Job stressors of new zealand dentists and their coping strategies. Occupational Medicine, 58(4), 275-281.
Long, H., Li, Q., Zhong, X., Yang, L., Liu, Y., Pu, J., . . . Jin, X. (2023). The prevalence of professional burnout among dentists: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 28(7), 1767-1782.
Riley, K. E., Park, C. L., Wilson, A., Sabo, A. N., Antoni, M. H., Braun, T. D., . . . Cope, S. (2017). Improving physical and mental health in frontline mental health care providers: Yoga-based stress management versus cognitive behavioral stress managem

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