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Suicide Prevention in the Dental Industry
This course empowers dental professionals to address the silent crisis of suicide within their industry. Designed for dentists, hygienists, students, and office staff, it blends evidence-based strategies with actionable tools to foster mental health awareness and intervention.
You’ll Learn How To:
Understand the Crisis: Explore why dental professionals face elevated suicide risks, from financial burdens to professional isolation.
Spot Warning Signs: Recognize subtle behavioral, verbal, and physical cues in colleagues or patients (e.g., withdrawal, hopelessness).
Intervene Effectively: Use empathetic communication, safety planning, and referrals to crisis resources.
Build Resilient Workplaces: Implement systemic changes like mental health screenings, peer support networks, and stigma reduction.
Advocate for Change: Promote mental health education in dental schools and policy reforms in practices.
Suicide in dentistry is preventable. By equipping participants with practical skills—from screening tools like PHQ-2 to workplace wellness protocols—this course transforms dental teams into frontline advocates for mental health. Together, we can save lives and create a culture where seeking help is a sign of strength.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
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Understand the prevalence and causes of suicide in the dental industry, including occupational stressors (e.g., burnout, financial strain) and demographic vulnerabilities.
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Recognize risk factors and warning signs of suicidal ideation in colleagues, patients, or students, using tools like PHQ-2/ASQ screenings.
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Develop skills to intervene effectively, including empathetic communication, safety planning, and referrals to mental health resources.
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Implement workplace strategies to reduce stigma, such as routine mental health check-ins, peer support networks, and wellness initiatives.
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Advocate for systemic changes in dental education and practice policies to prioritize mental health alongside clinical care.
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Prioritize self-care to protect their own well-being while supporting others in crisis.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) (PACE)Bayside Continuing Education and Development (Nationally or Locally) Approved by PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2026 Provider ID# 430829
State Approvals
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Florida Board of DentistryProvider number 50-204-3 -
Florida Board of Dentistry-Dental LaboratoryProvider number 50-204
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Georgia Board of DentistryCE Provider approved by the American Dental Association and/or the National Dental Association and/or their constituent and component/branch associations
Information
- Relevance: The target audience for this course includes dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, office managers, dental students, and dental hygiene students.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
- CEBroker Course ID: 1296264
- Credit Hours: 1
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