Time for a new You - Wellbeing for the dental team (SW19-01-24-1)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectWellbeing
DescriptionDentistry is stressful, we all struggle with juggling professional, financial and personal commitments. Dentists are four times more likely to retire early on health grounds than their medical colleagues. Musculoskeletal and back pain, stress and burn out are high on the list of causes. Whilst Gerry won't be able to solve these issues in an evening, he will be introducing us to the concept of wellbeing and encouraging us to take more care of ourselves. Wear comfortable clothing - be prepared to move around. During many years working as both a dentist and as an osteopath, Gerry became convinced that more could be done to reduce the impact of musculoskeletal problems among dentists and dental personnel by adopting a truly holistic, biopsychosocial approach, with a strong emphasis on physical conditioning. Gerry has devoted 15 years developing solutions to these problems, resulting in a series of highly practical and enjoyable lectures. His aim is to help all those who work in dentistry to enjoy long, fulfilling and enjoyable careers. A healthy and nutritious light buffet will be available from 6pm. We aim to start the course at 6.30, planning to finish at 8.30. All members of the dental team, at any stage of their career are very welcome.
Additional information

Gerry Gallacher is a dual qualified dentist and osteopath. He is uniquely placed to understand the highly specific area of our job and the demands which it places on the spine, and to give advice on back pain. Qualifying as a dentist in Dundee, he has over 20 years of wide experience of general practice, hospital and community dental services. Gerry studied at the British School of Osteopathy, to pursue a lifelong interest in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, qualifying with a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy in 1998. Since 2001, Gerry has worked as an Osteopath at the University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic. His aim is to help dentists to keep working and enjoying life, free from the burden of back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders.

VenueEngineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeThursday 24 January 2019, 18:00 to 20:30
LecturerMr Gerry Gallacher  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB
Course styleInteractive Workshop
CateringLight buffet
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours2:00
Cost£20.00
Aims

To introduce those of us working in dentistry to the concept of wellbeing.

Objectives
  • To discuss common causes of musculoskeletal pain
  • to discuss how stress can affect the body, and how it can affect clinical decision-making
  • To demonstrate and practise a range of exercises that can help to reduce the impact of stress
  • To illustrate how exercise may be used to improve strength, flexibility and to reduce fatigue at the end of the working day
  • To set the outline for a personal development plan for our own health and wellbeing.