About
Mental Well-being for Dental Providers – New for 2026 is a self-paced, online continuing education course designed specifically for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative team members. In an era of increased production pressure, staffing shortages, and complex patient needs, this course provides practical tools to recognize, understand, and manage stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma in the dental setting. Grounded in current research and real-world clinical experience, you’ll explore how mental health challenges show up in everyday practice, from subtle changes in mood and performance to serious impairment that can impact patient safety and clinical judgment. You’ll learn evidence-based strategies to build resilience, set healthy boundaries, improve team communication, and create a culture of psychological safety in your office. This course also reviews regulatory expectations and ethical responsibilities related to impairment, including when and how to seek help for yourself or a colleague. Through case scenarios and reflection exercises, you will leave with an actionable personal well-being plan tailored to your role in dentistry. Enroll now to protect your license, your livelihood, and—most importantly—your long-term health and happiness in practice. This course meets NCSBDE requirements for licensed dental providers CE in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. It confers 1.5 CE hours. Athena Dental Solutions is an AGD/PACE and ADA/CERP approved providers.
You can also join this program via the mobile app. Go to the app