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NZDA launched the Well Aware Together Framework in 2023. This webinar series is part of the ongoing support for our members, providing information, tools and advice to support their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues. The series will cover the topics: mental, social, physical and financial wellbeing, which are the key domains of dentist wellbeing.

Learning outcomes

Webinar 1: WorkingPosture for the Dental Office This webinar is to give you an insight of how and why we end up in pain and discomfort and how we begin the process of reversing the damage and learn how to prevent it in the first place. Using the powerful tool or neuroplasticity we can change the way you sit, move and do precise work. This webinar will begin with a short explanation of Dr Jones method and then she will take you through an easy and gentle lesson to change the way you sit at work that uses your pelvis to align your spine to reduce the toll dentistry takes. You will feel the immediate results and you can take it into your everyday practice

Speaker

Dr Penelope Jones BDS, MAFG, MIFG. Dental Surgeon and Feldenkrais Teacher

Dr Penelope Jones graduated from Sydney University Dental School and after having been in General Practice in Sydney and London for some years she went on to practice in a specialist Endodontic Practice in Sydney for over 25 years. In 1992 she completed 4 years of training at La Trobe University’s Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences in Melbourne to study human development , human movement and neuroplasticity and became a (Certified) Feldenkrais Practitioner and Teacher.

Wellbeing Webinar Series 2025 [1] WorkingPosture for the Dental Office


Speaker:

Dr Penelope Jones BDS, MAFG, MIFG. Dental Surgeon and Feldenkrais Teacher

Wednesday 5th Mar 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Zoom
Zoom
Region: Auckland
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Other events in this course

Wellbeing Webinar Series 2025 [2] Lifestyle Audit: 20 Questions to Rate Your Health


Speaker:
Mr & Mrs James & Kate Hooper-Smith & Wilkinson BHN, BEP&M, LLB
Thursday 10th Apr 2025
Region: Auckland
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Wellbeing Webinar Series 2025 [3] Supporting Family and Close Friends Impacted by the Alcohol and Other Drug Use of Loved Ones


Speaker:
Dr Pauline Stewart B.Ed.,M.Ed, PhD and M.Ed (Counselling) Executive Officer/Founder: Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tuesday 6th May 2025
Region: Auckland
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Wellbeing Webinar Series 2025 [4] Mentally Healthy Work: Obligations and Opportunities


Speaker:
Dr Hillary Bennett Partner - Leading Safety
Tuesday 24th Jun 2025
Region: Auckland
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Wellbeing Webinar Series 2025


Speakers:
Dr Penelope Jones BDS, MAFG, MIFG. Dental Surgeon and Feldenkrais Teacher
Mr & Mrs James & Kate Hooper-Smith & Wilkinson BHN, BEP&M, LLB
Dr Pauline Stewart B.Ed.,M.Ed, PhD and M.Ed (Counselling) Executive Officer/Founder: Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dr Hillary Bennett Partner - Leading Safety
Wednesday 5th Mar 2025 - Tuesday 24th Jun 2025
Region: Auckland
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