"Exceptionally well written, organized, presented, and timely, Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals is essential reading for anyone working in dentistry and should be considered an important textbook for supplemental dentistry curriculum reading lists.... Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals is a critically important and unreservedly recommended for professional, college, and university library Dentistry collections."--Wisconsin Book Watch, Mar 23, Midwest Book Review"I would highly recommend this book - you will need your own personal copy though to get the most out of it, as you scribble your own thoughts down and emerge with a set of every day strategies that should rewire your thinking and help you enjoy this wonderful career of dentistry more fully"--Len D'Cruz, Head of Indemnity, British Dental Association"The format is clear and well considered. The book is aimed at dental professionals and I welcome the inclusivity of the whole team, something that has been lacking in past research.... The book isn't text-heavy and has a good balance of theory and activities; it ensures that readers stop and consider their own wellbeing. Some complex psychological ideas are touched on but in a way that is relatable thus making them more understandable"--Michelle Williams, Dental Hygienist, Published in BDJ Team, Feb 23"As a dentist herself, Dr Mahrukh Khwaja has a unique understanding of the stressors affecting dental professionals and brings her passion for evidence-based mental health interventions to the forefront in her new book Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals."--Gaby Bisset, Dentistry.co.uk, Feb 23"Mahrukh's mission is to bring evidence-based interventions to the forefront so that clinicians and teams have the tools early on to not only buffer against anxiety, stress and depression but to feel happier and more engaged at work. This invaluable guide helps readers to do exactly that...What makes this book unique are the Positive Psychology and well-being brain workouts to help you meld together research and application."- British Dental Nurses' Journal, Jan 23"To date there has been no comprehensive publication that has sought to provide guidance on addressing the stress of dental practice and its impact on mental health and well-being. Mahrukh has provided such a guidebook. I recommend it to all involved in the practice of dentistry."--Prof Tim Newton, King's College London, Professor of Psychology as Applied to Dentistry"Mahrukh has written a beautiful textbook for the dental profession. It really is one of a kind. High-quality images with a lovely, easy to follow layout! The topics cover every aspect of well-being relevant to all dental professionals and teams. Thank you for making this desperately needed guide!"--Dr Raabiha Maan, Practice Principal, Bridge Dental Cosmetic Studio"Such a fantastic resource for anyone working in dentistry! Unfortunately, most dental professionals will experience levels of stress and potential burnout at some point in our careers. This book guides you, the reader, through exercises that help build resilience and mental well-being to last throughout your dental career. A must for all dental professionals!"--Louisa Clarke, Territory Manager at Acteon UK, Chair of South East Regional Group BSDHT"What I really love about the book is how actionable it is. All the key points from the research on well-being are summarised and then I can do the worksheets and quizzes to really apply it to my life! Highly recommend tis for anyone working with patients. "Dr Zohaib Khwaja MClinDent Pros "What I really love about the book is how actionable it is. All the key points from the research on well-being are summarised and then I can do the worksheets and quizzes to really apply it to my life! Highly recommend tis for anyone working with patients."--Dr Zohaib Khwaja MClinDent Pros
Preface1. Mental Health In Dentistry2. The Science Of Well-being3. Rising With Resilience4. Purpose: Honing the Practice of Making Meaning in Dentistry5. Developing Emotional Intelligence (Part 1)6. Developing Emotional Intelligence (Part 2) - Mindfulness7. Developing Emotional Intelligence (Part 3) - Self-compassion8. Resilient Mindset9. Lifestyle10. Positive Work Environment11. Work-life harmony12. Habits That Stick13. The Road Ahead
The AuthorDr Mahrukh Khwaja is a dentist working in the UK, a Positive Psychologist and founder of Mind Ninja: a well-being start-up providing resilience and mental health training to dental professionals.