On todays show I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Sarah Thomson a dental hygienists who shares her remarkable personal story about her recovery from alcoholism. She is an absolute inspiration and there are many lessons in this podcast recording for us all. Sarah I want to personally thank you for sharing all you have in this recording.
Sarah initially qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 1989, but returned to Bristol Dental Hospital to qualify as a Dental Therapist in 2012.
During her career she has worked in a number of different types of practices including a periodontal practice. Last year, to coincide with her 50th Birthday, she took her skills to Kenya where she volunteered with Dentaid and is due to go to Uganda with them again next year.
Her 'me time' includes stand up paddle boarding, singing in a choir, yoga and park runs.
Sarah is a recovering alcoholic and therefore has a vested interest in helping others who suffer, or who are heading towards alcoholism both inside and outside our profession.
1. The Dentists’ Health Support Programme - provides dentists with free advice & support on health, alcohol, drugs & other issues.
Tel. 0207 224 4671
2. In Northern Ireland ‘Probing Stress in Dentistry’ a BDA supported multi- agency group, has released a PROBING STRESS IN DENTISTRY FRAMEWORK, along with an accompanying letter from the Chair, 2019 BDA National President Roz McMullan
3. Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177650
Which in my experience to date I have found most useful.
4. Samaritans provides confidential support to anyone experiencing difficulties or in distress.
Tel. 116 123
