Support and resources including free access to counselling, a wellbeing app, podcasts, webinars and more

You’ve dedicated your life to taking care of others, but in these new and uncertain times it’s never been more important to take care of yourself too.

We all have mental health; it’s deeply personal and ever-changing as we move through our lives and careers. And we all have times when life gets on top of us. Whether you want to lower your stress, sleep better or reduce burnout, getting the right support can help you take positive steps to wellbeing.

We’re partnering with Lyra International to deliver a flexible and professional wellbeing service for our members. This means you have access to daily advice and information via the Lyra Hub app and if you need to, you can talk one-on-one to a licensed counsellor through a free and confidential service.

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Free counselling from Lyra

Dental Protection members can now access a free counselling service as part of their membership for work-related issues such as stress, burnout, anxiety and conflict.

The service is provided by our trusted partners, Lyra, who offer a personalised and professional service tailored specifically to members’ requirements and delivered by experienced qualified counsellors.

The service is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is entirely confidential and independent of Dental Protection. Any contact members have with Lyra will remain private.

Call Lyra on 1800 849004 and quote your Dental Protection membership number to book a free session.

50% off Portal Premium: the award-winning wellbeing app that takes you away from it all

Our surroundings have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing, but we often have little control over the environments we spend most of our time in. Portal changes that.

Portal harnesses the power of immersive technology, including 3D spatial audio and smart lighting integration, to provide instant escapes to some of the most calming, remote and peaceful locations on the planet. From tropical beaches in Thailand to thunderstorms in the Amazon rainforest, these environments are all designed to help you sleep, focus, relax and unwind.

Breaking the burnout cycle

A recent Dental Protection survey of dentists in Ireland shows increasing levels of burnout among the profession. Burnout creates problems not just for the dentist as an individual, but it can also impact patients and the wider dental team.

Other support available