The world of dentistry has changed since COVID, where we all experienced higher levels of stress and uncertainty in relation to consumables, protocols, but most importantly, staff and lack thereof. It means that there has never been a more important time to focus on our mental health, as well as the mental health of our teams and understand the positive impact it will have on our business.

Through the sharing of stories and strategies, Dr Viet and Dr Chiraag are hopeful in helping owners realise how important mental health is and how it can help their teams and business. By developing psychological safety in our workplace, we will not only have a positive influence on the team’s mental health, but also create an environment which many will choose to join and stay, as well as grow and thrive.

Dr Chiraag Devani graduated from the University of Queensland Dental School with first-class honours in 2005. After working for ten years Chiraag found that something was missing for him in terms of career fulfilment – which was starting to take its toll on his own mental health. It spurred him on to a search for some deeper answers. Buying a one-way ticket to Northern India, his quest delivered much more than he bargained for. After 18 months of travelling through four continents, spending most of his time in The Himalayas, he came across a multitude of healing modalities that have greatly helped with his own mindset and mental health and well-being.