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The Divas discuss how mental stress can affect job performance in Dentistry. Recently, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released findings from its annual survey of U.S. worker attitudes on mental health earlier this month and Employees report being too overwhelmed to do their job properly. Mental stress is affecting job performance according to new research. Employees report being too overwhelmed to do their job properly. In dentistry the mistakes due to stress could include: mistakes in documentation, infection control missteps, or medical errors.

Resources:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness 2026 NAMI-Ipsos Workplace Mental Health Poll https://bit.ly/4mr2Mxd
• OSHA - Workplace Stress https://www.osha.gov/workplace-stress
• OSHA - Understanding the Problem: Workplace Stress https://bit.ly/4eiA1R1

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In this compelling episode, the Divas sit down with oral cancer survivor Amber Young to explore the realities of oral cancer through the lens of lived experience. Amber shares her personal journey and how it transformed her into a passionate advocate for early detection and awareness. Listeners will gain insight into how dental teams can elevate patient communication, strengthen screening protocols, and ultimately play a life-saving role in early detection.

Resources:

• Saving Face https://savingface.org/
• Oral Cancer Foundation https://oralcancerfoundation.org/
• VELscope - oral cancer screening https://bit.ly/3QFIuUG
• OralID oral cancer screening device https://bit.ly/4tZSBlz
• ViziLite Pro Oral Lesion Screening System https://shop.brasselerusa.com/Product/PLS1001

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The American Dental Association recently announced it’s first update to their widely used patient health history form in a number of years. Learn what changes/additions have been made, what are key elements of a health history and how often it should be updated.

Resources:

• American Dental Association (ADA) Medical/Dental Health History https://bit.ly/4bPCnp5
• American Dental Association – Documentation/Patient Records https://bit.ly/41efGEU
• The Dental Record https://www.dentalrecord.com/

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