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.