Introducing the Dental Head Space
Supporting wellness for the entire dental team.
We’re here to help you manage stress, restore balance, and thrive — both in and out of the clinic.
Where Dentistry Meets Mental Wellbeing
Dentistry demands more than clinical skill — it asks for emotional stamina, precision under pressure, and constant compassion. Yet, the mental and emotional toll of this work often goes unspoken. When dentistry meets wellbeing, it creates space for reflection, recovery, and resilience. It acknowledges that the health of a dental team doesn’t stop at hand hygiene and posture — it includes mindset, emotional regulation, and the ability to pause and breathe. At this intersection, we don’t just care for patients — we begin to care for ourselves, too.
Whether you're facing day-to-day stress, supporting anxious patients, or looking to reconnect with your professional purpose, The Dental Head Space is here to help you find clarity, calm, and renewed energy.
Mission Statement
At The Dental Head Space, our mission is to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of the entire dental profession.
We deliver evidence-based, accessible tools — grounded in clinical psychology, hypnosis research, and real-world experience — to help dental professionals manage stress, prevent burnout, and thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
Professional Bio:
Linda Bromage
RDH, BSc (Hons) Clinical Hypnotherapy, Dip. Psychotherapy, Adv. Dip. Hypnotherapy, Dip. CBH
Founder of The Dental Head Space
Linda is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 40 years’ clinical experience, and an award-winning Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist. She holds a first-class honours degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy, alongside advanced postgraduate diplomas in Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy.
A respected academic researcher in hypnosis, Linda has presented at the prestigious UK International Hypnosis Convention in London, and has lectured in Dental Hypnosis at University College London (UCL Eastman Dental Institute).
Through The Dental Head Space, she brings a rare combination of clinical insight, academic rigour, and therapeutic expertise to help dental teams manage stress, improve wellbeing, and thrive in practice.
Why I Created The Dental Head Space
The Dental Head Space was born from a simple truth:
we care best for others when we’re able to care for ourselves.
This space is for every member of the dental team — dentists, nurses, hygienists, therapists, receptionists, managers. It offers:
Stress-reducing tools that fit into the realities of practice life
Courses and resources tailored to the dental environment
A safe, supportive space for reflection, recovery, and growth
I created this platform not just to raise awareness of mental health in dentistry — but to provide practical, compassionate solutions that truly understand what it’s like to be in your shoes.
Because wellbeing isn’t a luxury in dentistry — it’s the foundation that holds everything else together.
Warmly,
Linda Bromage
Founder, The Dental Head Space
Our services
At The Dental Head Space, our services are grounded in clinical experience, therapeutic knowledge, and a deep understanding of life inside the dental practice. Whether you're seeking personal support or looking to elevate team wellbeing, we provide tailored, evidence-based solutions to help you manage stress, restore balance, and reconnect with your purpose.
Understanding Hypnosis and Its Role in Therapy
Hypnotism, first introduced by James Braid in 1841, offered a straightforward psychological explanation for the effects seen in Mesmerism, an earlier form of therapy. Braid defined hypnotism as "focused attention on an expected dominant idea or image," highlighting the power of concentrated thought. Later, Hippolyte Bernheim expanded this understanding by describing hypnosis as heightened suggestibility, which he called "suggestive therapeutics."
Today, hypnosis is viewed not as a trance or altered state of consciousness but as the art and science of suggestion. This aligns with the non-state, cognitive-behavioural approach to hypnosis, developed further by Robert White in his 1941 paper, "A Preface to the Theory of Hypnotism." White argued that hypnosis results from an individual's conscious attitudes and voluntary efforts, redefining it as a purposeful, goal-oriented process.
White suggested that hypnosis is an active process—something individuals do, not a passive state they enter. Essentially, all hypnosis is a form of self-hypnosis, involving self-directed actions. This idea is supported by non-state theorists, who view hypnosis through a rational, common-sense lens, aligning with Braid's original approach.
Current research describes hypnosis as a "hypnotic mindset" involving ordinary mental processes like beliefs, imagination, expectations, and motivation. Hypnosis is about adopting attitudes and behaviours that facilitate a hypnotic response, rather than entering an altered state of consciousness.
To experience hypnosis, whether with a therapist or through self-hypnosis, one needs to cultivate a "hypnotic mindset." This involves being motivated, confident in responding to suggestions, and optimistic about the process. With this mindset, individuals become more receptive to the benefits of hypnosis and more responsive to therapeutic suggestions.
Although this approach to hypnosis is more practical and less "magical" than popular portrayals, it has significant benefits. It makes hypnosis more accessible, empowering individuals to use evidence-based techniques and adopt a therapeutic mindset effectively.
My successful treatment of dental anxiety utilising hypnosis and mindfulness was recently featured in the Daily Telegraph. If this is something that interests you, please contact me.
I offer comprehensive support for the entire dental team, focusing on stress and anxiety management to create a healthier, more harmonious work environment. My approach is rooted in years of experience working alongside colleagues in the stressful world of dentistry, treating patients with dental anxiety and my on going research into the most effective techniques for reducing stress in high-pressure dental settings
Our Services
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Guided Meditation & Mindfulness Library
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Self-Paced Online Courses
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Team Wellbeing Packages
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Downloadable Resources
“I enrolled in Stress Less in the Surgery during a time when I genuinely considered leaving the profession. The course helped me recognise the signs of burnout and gave me small, manageable tools to protect my energy. It didn’t just help me cope — it helped me stay.”
— Anita, Dental Therapist
“There’s something incredibly validating about learning from someone who’s worked in dentistry and also understands the psychology behind it. The Dental Head Space doesn’t offer generic advice — it offers real, relevant support that speaks directly to what we face every day.”
— Raz, Associate Dentist
“As a practice manager, I often found myself trying to hold everyone together while quietly burning out. The team wellbeing session helped open conversations we’d never had before. The follow-up tools helped us keep those conversations going — in a healthier, more supportive way.”
— James, Practice Manager
“I was functioning, but only just. I thought feeling flat, tense, and emotionally exhausted was normal for someone in my role. The Dental Head Space helped me see that it isn’t — and that there are kinder, more sustainable ways to work. I feel like I’m finally back in control of my wellbeing.”
— Olu, Dental Nurse
