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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
5Brain Mechanisms of Oral Sensory Functions 5.1 Brain Mechanisms of Oral Somatosensory Processing 5.1.1 Introduction Somatosensory processing is about the development of bodily experience via a variety of sensations, including…
3Assessment of Oral Functions 3.1 Assessment of Masticatory and Swallowing Performance 3.1.1 Introduction One of the major aims of brain research about the human stomatognathic system is to understand the…
7Age‐related Differences in the Brain–Stomatognathic Axis 7.1 Age‐related Differences in Brain Mechanisms 7.1.1 Introduction Age‐related difference in brain function and structure has been widely investigated in recent years. Several neuroimaging…
