In the latest issue of the DDU journal, we address the subject of burnout. Dentistry can be physically and emotionally demanding; 86% of respondents to a DDU survey said that workplace pressures had increased over recent years. Burnout is a serious effect of long-term stress.
Learn how to promote wellbeing in your dental team and avoid losing dedicated colleagues to burnout. Spot the early warning signs and access a wealth of resources to support your team.
Read the full story here.
Also in this issue:
- What to include in a CBCT scan report - Simon Harvey talks about cone beam computed tomography training and reporting – something all dental professionals should be familiar with – to prevent practical mistakes.
- Amending clinical records - Having good-quality and contemporaneous clinical records should be a priority for all dental professionals. Greta Barnes gives in-depth advice on the pitfalls to avoid if you need to amend records retrospectively.
- Alleged tinnitus following extraction - A patient claimed that a complex tooth extraction undertaken by her dentist caused tinnitus. Read about how the DDU gave the member in question expert advice and support.
Read the full issue here.
This page was correct at publication on 26/02/2026. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.