And BREATHE…wellbeing resource launches
Free platform is designed for the health of the entire dental team.
Jason Wong, CDO England, Shannu Bhatia; President of BSPD, Jackie Cooper of Cooper Transformation and Rana Al-Falaki, Specialist Periodontist and Founder of MedDent.
A resource for the health of the entire dental team was launched at the BDIA Dental Showcase on Saturday.
The dental profession is fast-paced and demanding, with high levels of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges affecting individuals at every level. Studies show that more than 86% of dental professionals experience work-related stress, and nearly 60% report symptoms of burnout¹.
BREATHE is the first dedicated wellbeing platform for the entire oral health community, providing a one-stop hub for expert guidance, support, and resources. And, it is free. Designed by professionals who understand the unique pressures of dentistry, it offers practical, evidence-based tools to help individuals, teams, and organisations reduce stress, prevent burnout, and enhance overall performance.
Whatever your role, please take the time to navigate the site and I would welcome your feedback.
Rana Al-Falaki
Key benefits are:
✅ Tailored for the dental community: Designed to address the unique challenges of dentistry—supporting individuals, teams, and organisations across all roles
✅ Scientifically backed: The content is based on research and evidence-based strategies, ensuring credibility
✅ Proactive, not just reactive: Helps individuals and teams stay ahead of stress and burnout rather than just addressing them once they arise
✅ Flexible learning: Users can engage at their own pace, whether they want a quick wellbeing tip or a deep dive into a topic
✅ Multi-dimensional learning: Engaging content in multiple formats—videos, written guides, and downloadable PDFs—ensuring accessibility for different learning styles
✅ Community and connection: Encourages peer support and shared learning—users can discuss topics with their teams or apply them together
✅ For every career stage: Whether someone is just starting out, managing a practice, or looking to sustain a long career, BREATHE offers relevant tools and insights
✅ No barriers: No sign-ups, no paywalls – accessible to everyone, anytime
The BREATHE platform – https://www.breathedentalwellness.org is a collaboration between the Office of the Chief Dental Officer England, MedDent Leadership and Wellbeing Academy and Cooper Transformation. It is available UK-wide.
Jason Wong, England’s Chief Dental Officer, said: “I am delighted to see the BREATHE platform launch. General wellbeing of the whole oral health team is so important and this will prove to be a valuable resource for team members to access and will have benefits right across the spectrum of the valuable work that we are all doing.”
Rana Al-Falaki, the co-founder, added: “I’m particularly proud that the BREATHE website covers every dimension of wellbeing; emotional, mental, physical, relationship, organisational, and financial health. And it then provides actionable strategies for personal growth, leadership, and team dynamics. A stressed and unhappy team is not an effective team and this has a real effect on the bottom line. Whatever your role, please take the time to navigate the site and I would welcome your feedback.”
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