The Dental Head Start Podcast FEATURE #65 – Dental Practitioner Support with Dr Murray Thomas and Anthony Denham
As a student and graduate it is common to feel stress when we think about our regulator. Yet this often comes from a misunderstanding of how the Dental Board of Australia and APHRA work and what there goals really are.
This episode we are lucky enough to be chatting the the Chair of the Dental Board, Dr Murray Thomas. But the core message is not the regulator themselves but an initive they support.
That is of course Dental Practitioner Support (www.dpsupport.org.au), a helpline for dental professionals and their families. This is funded by the DBA in an effort to support dentists however is a completely confidential and seperate.
Mr Anthony Denham joined us on this podcast as the Program Director at Turning Point, the organisation running dental practitioner support.
This was a great conversation about a critical topic. Because after all, we can’t look after others if we’re not looking after ourselves.
Timestamps
- 1:19 – Why mental health is an important topic to Anthony.
- 9:45 – Murray talks about why DPS is important to him.
- 23:16 – Considerations for new graduates when you begin working and accessing support when complaints are made against you.
- 30:17 – How to leverage the support that DPS provides.
- 46:15 – Being open to conversations surrounding daily stressors around our work, and how to get help.
- 54:06 – Mistakes Murray and Anthony see young dentists making.
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Dental Practitioner Support
Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service to support dental practitioner health and wellbeing in Australia.
The service is free, confidential and independent. Remember, good practice involves seeking support when you need it. Dental practitioners can call and speak to an experienced team ready to provide advice on a wide range of issues, including mental and physical health, workplace issues and general wellbeing.
Call them anytime you need, and even save the number in your phone so that it’s there on the day that you need it.
1800 377 700 or visit the website www.dpsupport.org.au
BOQ Specialist
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Having worked closely with medical professionals for over 30 years, BOQ Specialist understand the unique challenges we can face at the beginning of our careers.
Whether it’s relocation costs, everyday living expenses, buying a new car or even saving for a first home – BOQ Specialist have a range of banking products and services to help. For more information, click here.
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