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Podcast:
RiskBites: The second victim and the second arrow

In this episode of RiskBites, Senior Dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston explores the concept of the second victim, and its correlation with the Buddhists parable of the second arrow. Annalene goes on to explain how this teaching essentially encompasses everything that a dentolegal consultant strives to impart when assisting members with a complaint or adverse outcome.

Podcast:
RiskMatters: An interview with Trudy Lin

In this episode of RiskMatters, Dr Annalene Weston from Dental Protection speaks with Dr Trudy Lin. Trudy’s accolades are many and in this podcast, she shares her personal journey into general practice and later special needs dentistry, as well as providing some guiding principles for the inclusion of specials needs care, in general practice.

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RiskMatters: In depth and personal discussion with Dr Kaejenn Tchia

In this episode of RiskMatters, Senior dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston speaks with Dr Kaejenn Tchia, Dentist, ADA president for Northern Territory, Entrepreneur, Motivational Coach and founder of ‘The Limitless Dentist.

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RiskBites: Perfectly imperfect

In this episode, Dr Annalene Weston and Mrs Anita Kemp explore the idea of perfection, both the pursuit of aesthetic perfection and the quieter tyranny of personal perfectionism that shapes so much of our behaviour. Listen in as Annalene poses a powerful question: What would happen if we stopped striving to be perfect and instead allowed ourselves to aim for personal excellence?

Podcast:
RiskMatters: Thrive at work

In this edition, Dr Annalene Weston, Senior Dentolegal Consultant based in the Brisbane Office takes with A/Prof Jo Yarker and Marleen Reinke about their recently completed research into practitioner wellness. This research was funded by the MPS Foundation.

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Article:
Impostor syndrome - am I good enough?

Impostor syndrome can be described as a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, or fraudulence – one that can stubbornly persist, despite much evidence to the contrary. Dr Colm Harney, a Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, explores this concept.

Article:
The burden of burnout: online hub for dental practitioners

Australian dental practitioners appear to be at high risk of burnout, which may impact on their health and wellbeing and their ability to deliver patient care, with one in four practitioners experiencing symptoms consistent with burnout, a new survey of nearly 1,500 Australian practitioners has found.

Article:
Coping with stress as a dental professional

Stress is something facing all practitioners. Find out how to recognise the signs and avoid the negative impacts on your life.

Article:
Caring for the carer: the importance of wellbeing

Dr Kiran Keshwara, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, explores the issue of caring for ourselves, so we can care for others. The last couple of years have been tough, but as with all challenging times, it can be helpful to view this as an opportunity and take stock of our lives, and see if we can take any steps to reduce our stress.

Article:
Bounce back from burnout

In this article, Dr Annalene Weston, dentolegal adviser at Dental Protection, shares some of the messaging that practitioners report to be the most helpful in their day-to-day management of burnout.

Article:
Dealing with burnout

In the last month, at least once, concern or worry for a patient, colleague or my place of work has crept into my mind outside my working hours, potentially disrupting my sleep or my home life. Has this also happened to you?

Article:
Proactive resilience – what is it, and why should I invest in it?

Dr Annalene Weston, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at individual prosilience – or proactive resilience, where we build our capacity to become resilient

Article:
Avoiding injury in dentistry

As a dental practitioner your posture can lead to severe injury. An expert explains how to avoid injury that could impact your entire career.