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It is fair to say that life at times is a bubbling cauldron of stress and anxiety. There can be financial stresses, personal or relationship issues, loneliness or isolation, illness or mental health problems, the death of a loved one or even moving house. The list is endless. How we all manage our own personal lives outside work is an achievement in itself. On top of this, we add dentistry, considered one of the most stressful jobs a person can choose. Of course, the stresses in dentistry are not overly different from those within our own lives. These can include conflict within the practice, being unable to work due to illness or burnout, fear of litigation (either from patient complaints or by the regulators) and anxiety regarding job stability. To top all this off, we are in a patient facing role in which we are expected to (without fail), greet our patients with a friendly welcome and a smile.