Wellbeing in dentistry

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Confidential counselling for members

All our members have access to Health Assured, a confidential service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that are affecting your wellbeing.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusion is an important part of what we do to support you. We believe that inclusion is an overarching culture, encompassing diversity and equality for the benefit of all.

Related advice

Bullying and harassment at work

This advice sets out the options and support available if you are concerned about bullying / harassment at work. The support available from Employment Relations Officers (EROs) and Accredited Representatives (ARs) is also explained.

Disciplinary and capability procedures

This advice concerns the rights of employees who are subject to formal action regarding their conduct or capability.

Grievance at work

Any member of the team may, at some time, have a problem or concern about their work, working conditions or relationships with other colleagues. If they raise a problem or concern with you and request that it be addressed, it becomes a grievance.

Related blogs

Blog Friday 8 Mar 2024

The role of committees in the development of female leaders

Women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, however, there is still work to do on gender equality. Hannah Woolnough shares her experiences throughout her career and on committees.

Blog Friday 8 Mar 2024

Balancing priorities as a woman in dentistry

Women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, however, there is still work to do on gender equality. Laura Cross shares her experiences throughout her career.

Blog Tuesday 5 Sep 2023

What to expect from life at dental school

University life comes with its stresses. It is important for dental students to learn how to manage the pressures of longer academic terms, clinical hours, personal development modules, and hitting treatment targets.

Blog Tuesday 15 Aug 2023

Dyslexia in dentistry

One in five people in the UK are affected by dyslexia to some degree. As the most common learning difficulty, it is likely you are either working alongside someone with dyslexia or may be dyslexic yourself.

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BDA Benevolent Fund

The BDA Benevolent Fund provides practical, emotional, and financial support to dental students, dentists, and their dependents, living in the UK. Visit their website to find out more.

BDA Benevolent Fund

Free to all members

Confidential counselling and emotional support

The service is a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues.

Confidential counselling for members

ARTICLE COLLECTION

Mental health in dentistry

This collection of articles from BDJ In Practice covers some of the mental health challenges facing dental practitioners and details some of the support groups and techniques available to help.