In an age where social media filters and celebrity culture heavily influence beauty standards, a new phenomenon has emerged: smile dysmorphia. This term describes the growing obsession people have with achieving a perfect smile, often driven by unrealistic beauty ideals perpetuated by social media and celebrity trends. This condition is closely linked to body dysmorphic … Read more
Being a university student is an exciting time to learn and grow, but it also presents the challenge of balancing school with overall health and wellbeing. That’s why the UBC Faculty of Dentistry created a special Student Wellness Fund to support students in prioritizing their mental and physical health so they can thrive. “Being a … Read more
“Oh, did you see that on TikTok?” was the immediate response to a joke I made. This response made me realize how ingrained social media platforms like TikTok have become in our lives. Nowadays, our first instinct is to assume that anything funny or relatable a friend says comes from an online trend or meme, … Read more
Repetitive work trauma is a phrase that recently came to my attention. I did not have to hear the definition to understand the meaning. Why? Because I live it each week! I feel its effects in my body everyday. My lower back, and hips feel eternally tight with a ball of pain that usually centers … Read more
Everything happens for a reason…” People reach for it when something horrible happens, and they don’t know what else to say but want to sound hopeful. Failure and loss are inevitable. Things happen randomly and often unfairly. It’s part of being human. A cancer diagnosis, the unexpected loss of a loved one, a failed business … Read more
Everyone on an airplane has been told by the flight attendant to always secure their oxygen mask before assisting others. So why do we not heed this advice in our daily lives? As regulated healthcare professionals, we care for others all day at work but often put our health and wellness in the backseat. One … Read more
Dental students take care of so many people. Studies, rotation patients, friends, family, etc. But they need to love themselves too! They need to engage in activities that allow for healing (physical, emotional, and psychological), relieving stress, releasing past trauma, and harmonizing one’s inner-self. The best kind of self-love includes being ALONE with yourself to … Read more
I have been there. You pull into the same parking spot you leave your car in daily, enter the office, and wish your co-workers good morning as you change into your uniform and place your lunch in the fridge. Through the morning huddle, you politely smile and nod while biting your tongue, wishing you had … Read more
The other day, when I was at the gym, I noticed how my trainer seemed different with a client. It suddenly struck me how his demeanour shifts noticeably depending on who he was with—he was professional, focused during training sessions, and relaxed and chatty with his gym buddies or clients outside the sessions. As I … Read more
“Do Kids Ruin Everything?” That was the topic of a discussion on a morning radio station, which I was listening to while my son, Ajay, was driving me to work so he could use my car. The hosts talked about how their careers were derailed and their lifestyles changed because of their kids. After he … Read more
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You know those folks on Instagram. The ones always posting picture-perfect lives. Working out their perfect bodies at the gym. Decked out with friends eating Michelin star meals. Perfect holiday family photos. Pristine vacationing pics. Cocktail boomerangs at the newest bar. Even posting provocative photos that don’t leave much for the imagination. They’re the Instagram … Read more
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the BC Dental Hygienists Association (BCDHA) are pleased to introduce a comprehensive set of resources designed to support dental hygienists in offering trauma-informed services to patients who experience anxiety and mental discomfort during dental visits. The resources include a new website and supplementary materials designed to help patients reduce … Read more
From daunting administrative and business tasks to dealing with difficult patients and staff, there are many reasons why most dentists agree their career leaves them feeling burned out from time to time. If you can relate to this, then these tips are for you. Start delegating tasks: To do this, you need to know yourself … Read more
A dentist’s mind is always restless. Never enough patients to treat, profits to earn, trips to take, restaurants to try, tech and luxury items to own, movies and books to get into, or time to spend with family and friends. The mind is never content. Why? Because you think you’re only your “Person” (i.e. your … Read more
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, the relentless pursuit of perfection can be all-consuming. As a healthcare professional myself, I’ve often found that the desire to be flawless is deeply ingrained in our work. Let’s be real – healthcare, by its very nature, is complex and dynamic. Despite our unwavering dedication and meticulous approach, patients … Read more
Dental care that takes a holistic approach takes into account the interconnected nature of the patient’s mouth, body, and mind. The utilization of natural materials, the implementation of preventative practices, and the identification and treatment of the factors that underlie oral health issues are emphasized. Experience holistic dental care for improved health and well-being. The … Read more
Feeling “stuck”? Maybe these ideas can help you elevate: BE Present – We’re programmed to constantly be DO-ing. Work. Gym. Cook. Clean. Shop. Friends. Family. Travel. Repeat. But this doesn’t bring inner peace or outer wish fulfilment. Time to re-program! Devote time every day to being absolutely still (meditate, pray, etc.). You’ll stop yourself from … Read more
You wake up and get ready for work. Feeling nothing. You drive to the office. Wondering why? You put on your scrubs. Wishing you weren’t there. You care for your patients, go home, and when your spouse says, “How was work?” You respond, “Fine.” But you’re not fine. You’re not happy. You are no longer … Read more
Michael Carabash, DMC LLP, talks about the importance of self-love for healthcare providers. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
The path to a profitable, productive, high-performance, and happy practice Psychological safety. This term largely refers to the perception of comfort that individuals have in freely being and expressing themselves without fear of repercussions and other negative responses to their self-expression. In the workplace, psychologically-safe teams within organizations are not afraid of taking risks or challenging … Read more