Applying the Science of Well‐being
5Applying the Science of Well‐being CHAPTER OVERVIEW Emotional intelligence benefits for dental professionals What are emotions? Measure your level of emotions Science of positive emotions Power of positivity ratio Broaden-and-Build…
Emotional Intelligence – Using Mindfulness
6Emotional Intelligence – Using Mindfulness CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding what mindfulness is Benefits of mindfulness for dental professionals Measure your mindfulness levels Neuroscience of mindfulness Mindfulness research Mindfulness and emotions Applying…
Resilient Mindset
8Resilient Mindset CHAPTER OVERVIEW Importance of resilient thinking styles in dentistry Identifying our thinking traps Using cognitive behavioural therapy as a dental professional Developing an optimistic mindset Compassionate mindset Growth…
Work–Life Harmony
11Work–Life Harmony CHAPTER OVERVIEW Psychology of time Measure how you spend your time Nurturing work–life harmony Well‐being, play, and dentistry Social media and digital well‐being. The key is not to…
Mental Health in Dentistry
1Mental Health in Dentistry CHAPTER OVERVIEW Mental health continuum Stressors in dentistry Evolutionary origins of stress Coping styles to stress Burnout and compassion fatigue Preventative interventions Measuring your stress and…
Designing Habits That Stick
12Designing Habits That Stick CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding motivation Increasing self‐confidence Behaviour change Goal setting Pro tips for designing habits that stick. Now that we know more about well‐being tools, the…
Applying the Science of Well‐being
2Applying the Science of Well‐being CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding what well‐being means Measuring your well‐being Understanding the building blocks of thriving: PERMA model PERMA plus Other theories of well‐being Evidence on…
Positive Work Environments
10Positive Work Environments CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding the role of environment at work in building greater resilience and well‐being Well‐being ideas for dental teams Benefits of High‐Quality Connections Neuroscience of High‐Quality…
Rising with Resilience
3Rising with Resilience CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding what resilience is Benefits of resilience Resilience research Post‐traumatic growth Resilience protective factors Introducing the PERLE Resilience Model for Dental Professionals. Resilience is not…
Assessment of Human Brain Using MRI
2Assessment of Human Brain Using MRI 2.1 Advantages and Limitations of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain 2.1.1 Introduction In Section 1.2, we have briefly outlined the methods of neuroimaging,…
Brain Mechanisms of Oral Motor Functions
4Brain Mechanisms of Oral Motor Functions 4.1 Introduction of Brain Mechanisms of Motor Control 4.1.1 Introduction The importance of motor functions cannot be overemphasized. Through various actions, such as fight…
