Understanding the Dental Profession's Stress Burden: Prevalence and Implications.

Journal: Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)

Volume: 45

Issue: 5

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Certified Health Coach, Researcher, Mouth-Body Research Institute, Greyton, South Africa. Private Practice, Founder, Light Side Dentistry, Beverly Hills, California. Private Practice in Periodontics, Director of the Mouth-Body Research Institute, Los Angeles, California; Fellow, International College of Dentists.

Abstract summary 

Stress among dental practitioners is highly prevalent and is an issue that demands attention. Dental practice has been linked to mental, physical, chemical, and biological hazards that often foster high stress levels, anxiety, depression, burnout, and potential suicidal ideation. This can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms and low quality of life, increasing the risk of chronic disease, mental issues, and lower patient care quality. This article summarizes data on stress in dentistry, highlighting its high prevalence and deleterious consequences. Five primary stress dimensions in general dental practice contribute to stress and burnout: productivity, patient-derived issues, regulations, fear of litigation, and work-related aspects. Reducing stress can decrease the risk of chronic conditions and mental health issues and potentially increase dental professionals' health span and career longevity.

Authors & Co-authors:  Pontes Carla Cruvinel CC Stanley Kyle K Molayem Shervin S

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SSN : 2158-1797
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Male,Female
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Humans
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United States