Description
Rhona and Payman chat with Angus Pringle, a specialist orthodontist with a deep interest in mental health and suicide prevention.
Angus shares his personal experiences with losing his brother to suicide. He discusses the importance of mental health awareness in the dental profession, touching on the need for compassion, open dialogue, and better support systems within the dental community and beyond.
In This Episode
00:02:35 - Cycling challenge
00:05:25 - Safe spaces
00:07:45 - Suicide, stigma, and mental health
00:26:25 - GDC and mental health
00:34:15 - Perfectionism
00:41:35 - Politics and management
00:43:55 - Supporting patients
00:48:45 - Mental health language and conversations
00:56:35 - The orthodontist’s perspective
00:58:25 - Empathy and non-judgmental approaches
01:04:35 - Egos and opinions
About Angus Pringle
Angus Pringle is a specialist orthodontist and mental health advocate practising in Winchester.
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