Dental school is can be seen as kind of demanding, competitive, and intense environment and many students can think “Do I really belong here?” . That feeling has a name, known as imposter syndrome , and if you've ever felt that way before don't worry as you are not alone. Imposter syndrome is the belief that your achievements are due to luck rather than ability, and with that comes the lack of self belief. In dental school, it often shows up during clinical time, exams, or w

Before I had a proper morning routine, I’d wake up feeling groggy, scroll on my phone and rush through the start of my day without much thought. However, over time, I’ve come to realise the way I spend my mornings altogether shapes how the rest of my day goes, especially as a dental student. By having such a busy schedule filled with clinics, lectures and revision it is so easy to feel overwhelmed; but by setting the right intentions for the day it makes all the difference. T