News
News from Dental Practitioner Support about the service, plus topical articles.
Working as a New Graduate
Congratulations on completing your studies and gaining registration as a dental practitioner!
Date
26 February 2025
Thriving in dentistry starts with putting yourself first
Discover practical strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout in dentistry. Learn how prioritising self-care can enhance your wellbeing and improve patient care.
Date
16 October 2024
Mindfulness for dentists
A counsellor at Dental Practitioner Support discusses the importance of mindfulness for dental practitioners.
Date
29 May 2024
Our reflections on regional practice
Whether you are a well-established dental practitioner looking for a change or a recent graduate exploring work opportunities, Anthony and Yasmin recommend looking for jobs in regional areas.
Date
15 August 2023
Goal setting and self-reflection tools
In a results-driven and technical profession like dentistry, it’s easy to get carried away with success stories.
Date
20 April 2023
What is it like transitioning to the workforce?
Congratulations on completing your dental studies! You have put great effort into achieving your qualification and are about to take the first steps into your bright new future, post-study. You can leave exams, assignments, late-night studying, and instant noodles behind you.
Date
27 March 2023
Easing financial stress in dental practice with effective budgeting
When dental graduates enter the workforce, they are often greeted with a higher income compared to previous earnings from casual jobs they had while at university. Even with these increases to income, it’s still important to know how to budget.
Date
23 February 2023
Managing work/life balance around the holiday season
Many would agree that ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year.’ But dental practices often experience a surge of activity coming up to the holidays that can leave teams feeling stressed and tired.
Date
06 December 2022
“Finding their footing”: Navigating life as an international student
Studying to become a dental practitioner is challenging in its own right, but for international students there can be added stressors.
Date
29 September 2022
“A sympathetic ear”: The importance of mentoring for dental practitioners
Dentist Peter Norton highlights the opportunity mentorship can provide dental practitioners.
Date
05 September 2022
Why dentists are at risk of compassion fatigue
A Dental Practitioner Support counsellor discusses the impact of compassion fatigue on dental practitioners in Bite Magazine.
Date
23 August 2022
Boundary setting as a dental practitioner
Working as a dental practitioner requires special knowledge, skills and the ability to set boundaries.
Date
10 August 2022
Join the Dental Practitioner Support Working Group
Are you interested in lending your voice to Dental Practitioner Support?
Date
01 August 2022
A dental practitioner’s guide to beating burnout
Dedicated to providing quality dental care to his patients, dentist Dr Kaejenn Tchia is also passionate about helping his fellow dental practitioners prevent and manage feelings of burnout.
Date
19 July 2022