Life can feel extra stressful, busy, and exhausting at times, especially after enduring the ups and downs of a global health crisis. The following information offer daily practices for improving mental health and emotional well-being.
Wellness Resources from the ADA
The Wellness section of the ADA Health and Wellness page contains a variety of useful wellness resources. Topics include mental health, physical health and ergonomics, opioid prescribing, and pregnancy issues. The ADA Store offers the 2021 Dentist Well-Being Survey Report. Other helpful ADA resources include:
- ADA Guide to Help with Stress
- Helping a Depressed Colleague
- 25 Ergonomic Stretches to Help Practice Pain-Free
- Minding Your Body: Ergonomics Support for Dentists and Teams
- Posture Break Exercises
- Quick Stretches for Dental Staff
- FAQs on Opioid Prescribing
- Chairside Pain Management Discussion
- Chairside Pain Management Checklist
- Practicing Dentistry while Pregnant
- Considerations for a Maternity Leave of Absence Policy