Bright Smiles & Busy Mums
The Essential Guide for Mum Dentists Returning with Confidence

 

Returning to dentistry after maternity leave or a career break can feel overwhelming—like stepping into a world that’s moved on without you. The technology has advanced. Patient expectations have evolved. And somewhere between nappy changes and night feeds, you’ve started to wonder:

 

Can I still do this?

 

Yes, you can. And this book will help you do it—with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

 

Written by two practising dentists, clinical educators, and fellow mums, Bright Smiles & Busy Mums is the supportive, practical, and empowering guide every Mum Dentist needs.

 

Inside, you’ll find:

 

🔹 Clinical refreshers to help you feel capable and current in the chair

🔹 Mindset Mastery to beat imposter syndrome and rebuild self-belief

🔹 Work–life balance strategies tailored to the unique rhythm of motherhood

🔹 How to claim NHS maternity-pay guidance (UK-based) to help you plan your return smartly

🔹 Flexible career pathways to design a career that works around your life

🔹 Templates, scripts, and checklists for a smoother transition back

🔹 Real-life stories from Mum Dentists who’ve been where you are

 

Whether you're returning after six months or six years, this book meets you where you are—as part pep talk, part coach, it walks with you every step of the way.

 

Your skills never left, you've simply evolved and your comeback truly matters.

Now it’s time to come back with more clarity, more confidence, and your own fresh definition of success.