Given the high burden of mental health in dentistry, creating a positive and productive work environment is essential for improving practitioner wellbeing as well as delivering exceptional patient care. There is so much focus on striving for clinical excellence that it is easy to overlook the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for your team.

Why is psychological safety so important in the workplace? Building a team culture where there is a shared belief that it is OK to take risks, and that you won’t be punished for making mistakes, or speaking up with new ideas or questions, is actually the key to a successful team. It is also critical for building and supporting wellbeing in the workplace.