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Karahan M, Kiziltan Eliacik BB, Baydili KN. The interplay of spiritual health, resilience, and happiness: an evaluation among a group of dental students at a state university in Turkey. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:587. [PMID: 38773472 PMCID: PMC11106855 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04297-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dental education is one of the disciplines where students are most significantly affected psychologically. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between spiritual health, resilience and happiness levels of dental students at a state university in Turkey. METHODS This cross- sectional study included 212 students from the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades of the faculty of dentistry. A questionnaire consisting of 4 sections was used in the study. The sections of the questionnaire include students' general and academic information, Turkish adaptations of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, The Brief Resilience Scale, and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire-Short Form. Data analysis was performed with IBM SPSS 25 package program. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to assess the normal distribution of the data. The Mann-Whitney U test was preferred for comparisons between two categorical variables and one numerical variable. The Kruskal-Wallis H test was employed for comparisons involving two categorical variables and one numerical variable. The presence of a relationship between two numerical variables was examined using the Spearman test. RESULTS In terms of resilience and happiness scores, males had higher scores than females. It was determined that third graders scored higher than fifth graders in harmony with nature scores, and third graders scored higher than fourth graders in deregulation scores. There was a positive correlation between happiness, spiritual well-being and resilience; a negative correlation between happiness and anomie. There was no significant relationship between age and happiness scores. As a result of multiple linear regression to determine the factors affecting happiness; increases in spiritual well-being and resilience will lead to an increase in happiness levels. CONCLUSION This study concluded that increased levels of spiritual well-being and resilience among a group of dental students would lead to increased levels of happiness. However, further research is needed to understand the relationship between mental health, resilience and happiness levels during dental education.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hamidiye Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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Long H, Yan L, Zhong X, Yang L, Liu Y, Pu J, Lou F, Luo S, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Ji P, Jin X. Measuring job stress of dental workers in China during the COVID-19 pandemic: reliability and validity of the hospital consultants' job stress questionnaire. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:246. [PMID: 38566067 PMCID: PMC10985848 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05670-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Hospital Consultants' Job Stress Questionnaire (HCJSQ) has been widely used to assess sources and levels of job stress. However, its reliability and validity among Chinese dental workers have not been extensively studied. The objective of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the HCJSQ specifically in Chinese dental workers. METHODS The HCJSQ was used to explore the sources and the global ratings of job stress among Chinese dental workers. To assess the reliability and validity of the HCJSQ, various statistical measures were employed, including Cronbach's alpha coefficient, Spearman-Brown coefficient, Spearman correlation coefficient, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. RESULTS Of the participants, 526 (17.4%) reported high levels of stress, while 1,246 (41.3%) and 1,248 (41.3%) reported moderate and low levels of stress, respectively. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the modified HCJSQ was 0.903, and the Spearman-Brown coefficient was 0.904. Spearman correlation coefficient between individuals' items and the total score ranged from 0.438 to 0.785 (p < 0.05). Exploratory factor analysis revealed that three factors accounted for 60.243% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated factor loadings between 0.624 and 0.834 on the specified items. The fit indices of the confirmatory factor analysis indicated good model fit, with a Root Mean Square Error of Approximation of 0.064, Normative Fit Index of 0.937, Comparative Fit Index of 0.952, Incremental Fit Index of 0.952, Tucker-Lewis index of 0.941, and Goodness of Fit Index of 0.944. Additionally, the convergent validity and discriminant validity showed a good fit for the three-factor model. CONCLUSION The results of this study confirm that Chinese dental workers experience high levels of stress, and the three-factor model of the HCJSQ proves to be a suitable instrument for evaluating the sources and levels of job stress among Chinese dental workers. Therefore, it is imperative that relevant entities such as hospitals, medical associations, and government take appropriate measures to address the existing situation.
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- Huiqing Long
- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, 401147, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, 401147, Chongqing, China
- Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 030032, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, 400016, Chongqing, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment on Brain Functional Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 400016, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, 401147, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, 401147, Chongqing, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment on Brain Functional Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 400016, Chongqing, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment on Brain Functional Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 400016, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, 401147, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, 401147, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, 401147, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, 401147, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, 401147, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, 401147, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, 401147, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, 401147, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, 401147, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, 401147, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, 401147, Chongqing, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, 401147, Chongqing, China.
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O'Kane R, Watson S, Woodside J, McKenna GJ. Exploring the attitudes of general dental practitioners to providing dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation for older adults. Gerodontology 2024; 41:101-110. [PMID: 37032640 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to capture General Dental Practitioners' (GDPs) views on delivering dietary advice to older adults in combination with treatment to replace missing teeth and identify solutions to help inform the development and implementation of future dietary interventions within primary dental care. BACKGROUND As natural teeth are lost, older adults may need to choose softer, more manageable foods which might be of lower nutrient density. Previous research has indicated that prosthodontic rehabilitation can improve masticatory function but not the intake of nutrients, highlighting a potential need for a combined approach of oral rehabilitation and dietary counselling. MATERIALS AND METHODS Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with a purposive sampling strategy of 12 GDPs. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. An iterative coding process using theme-analytic methods was used. RESULTS Twelve interviews were conducted with GDPs in the United Kingdom. The themes that emerged from the interviews included: the awareness of the importance of dietary advice among GDPs; the concerns GDPs had on patients' adherence to dietary advice; uncertainty over roles and responsibilities in the provision of dietary advice; and the limited time and remuneration for dietary advice in dental practice. A minor theme identified was the motivation of GDPs to implement dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation. All reported that they were already providing dietary advice to their patients but that this was limited to caries prevention. CONCLUSION The GDPs interviewed expressed positive attitudes towards providing dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation for older adults. However, a lack of confidence, awareness, time and remuneration are barriers to its provision in primary dental care. To facilitate the implementation of dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation, clear guidance on and training in delivering dietary advice and multidisciplinary cooperation are required.
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- Ruairí O'Kane
- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Holloway JA, Chestnutt IG. It's not just about the money: recruitment and retention of clinical staff in general dental practice - part 1: dentists. Prim Dent J 2024; 13:38-54. [PMID: 38520198 DOI: 10.1177/20501684241232212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Increasing difficulties in recruitment and retention of dentists and dental care professionals in general dental practice in the UK is affecting delivery of NHS dental services. Reports of dissatisfaction among the general dental practice workforce indicate there is a significant risk to the future dental workforce supply which will affect access to dental care and worsen oral health inequalities. Understanding the factors related to job satisfaction and dissatisfaction of dental professionals would be useful in managing recruitment and retention issues and ensure a dental workforce exists which is able to meet the needs of the population. The aim of this literature review was to identify factors which contribute to job satisfaction and dissatisfaction of clinical staff in general dental practice. Database searching was conducted systematically through PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Ovid, and the National Grey Literature Collection. Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the factors relating to dentists. Twenty-two relevant articles were identified, which were qualitatively analysed using Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory as an analysis tool. Target-driven and restrictive contractual arrangements are a major factor contributing to dissatisfaction of dentists, as well as time pressures, poor quality equipment, and unfair remuneration. Dental contract reform should aim to minimise factors contributing to dissatisfaction and increase factors which increase satisfaction, if sufficient numbers of dentists are to be persuaded to continue to provide state-funded dentistry.
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- Jessica A Holloway
- Jessica A. Holloway MChD/BChD, MPH, PhD, FHEA Specialty Registrar in Dental Public Health, Public Health Wales, Cardiff, UK
- Ivor G. Chestnutt BDS, MPH, PhD, FDS(DPH)RCSEd, FDS RCSEng, FDS RCPSGlas, FFPH, DDPH RCS ENG, FHEA Professor and Honorary Consultant in Dental Public Health, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Jessica A. Holloway MChD/BChD, MPH, PhD, FHEA Specialty Registrar in Dental Public Health, Public Health Wales, Cardiff, UK
- Ivor G. Chestnutt BDS, MPH, PhD, FDS(DPH)RCSEd, FDS RCSEng, FDS RCPSGlas, FFPH, DDPH RCS ENG, FHEA Professor and Honorary Consultant in Dental Public Health, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Maragha T, Garcia AP, Shuler C, von Bergmann H. The six-domain well-being framework in oral health sciences: A pathway from theory to practice. J Dent Educ 2024; 88:157-168. [PMID: 37904583 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Well-being is a complex and multifaceted construct that has gained popularity in oral health sciences education. Maintaining students' well-being is essential for their academic performance and quality of life. While many definitions and frameworks of well-being exist, their applicability to oral health sciences education remains unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the applicability of the Feeney and Collins's framework of well-being to oral health sciences education by exploring students' perceptions and experiences in the University of British Columbia METHODS: An Interpretive Description approach was used to conduct semi-structured interviews with dental and dental hygiene students. Interviews were transcribed, and transcripts were coded and analyzed with guidance from Feeney and Collins's well-being and thriving framework using content analysis. Domains were inductively developed within and beyond the organizing categories of the chosen framework. RESULTS Thirty-one oral health sciences students participated in the study. Study data can largely be explained by the five well-being domains suggested by Feeney and Collins: physical, psychological, eudaimonic, subjective, and social. Spirituality and gratitude emerged as an additional domain that contributes to students' well-being. Interdomain relationships were observed. The social domain seemed to contribute to all other well-being domains; while the subjective domain seemed to be shaped by all other domains CONCLUSIONS: Feeney and Collins's framework seemed to be useful to understand and conceptualize well-being in oral health sciences education but needed to be expanded to include spirituality and gratitude. Further evidence is needed to explore the applicability of this framework in other health professional education disciplines.
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- Tala Maragha
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Educational Research and Scholarship Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Giri S, West CP, Shanafelt T, Satele D, Dyrbye LN. Distress and well-being in dentists: performance of a screening tool for assessment. BDJ Open 2024; 10:3. [PMID: 38228624 DOI: 10.1038/s41405-024-00185-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Dentists' well-being is being challenged today by many factors. However, effective screening tools to assess their distress and well-being are yet to be validated. The present study aims to evaluate the ability of the Well-Being Index (WBI) to identify distress and stratify dentists' well-being and their likelihood for adverse professional consequences. METHOD AND MATERIALS A convenience sample of dentists completed a web-based 9-item WBI survey along with other instruments that measured quality of life (QOL), fatigue, burnout, and questions about suicidal ideation, recent dental error, and intent to leave their current job. RESULTS A total of 597 dentists completed the survey. The overall mean WBI score was 2.3. The mean WBI score was significantly greater in dentists with low QOL than among dentists without low QOL (4.1 vs 1.6, p < 0.001). Dentists with extreme fatigue, burnout, and suicidal ideation had significantly higher mean WBI score than those without distress (all p < 0.001). WBI score stratified the dentists' likelihood of reporting a recent dental error and intent to leave their current job. CONCLUSION The WBI may be a useful screening tool to assess well-being among dentists and identify those in distress and at risk for adverse professional consequences.
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- Subha Giri
- Department of Dental Specialties, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Stanford Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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Hopcraft MS, Stormon N, McGrath R, Parker G. Factors associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts by Australian dental practitioners. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:1159-1168. [PMID: 36812159 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION To investigate factors associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts amongst Australian dental practitioners. METHODS A self-reported online survey of 1474 registered dental practitioners in Australia was conducted from October to December 2021. Participants reported thoughts of suicide in the preceding 12 months, prior to the preceding 12 months and prior suicide attempts. RESULTS Overall, 17.6% reported thoughts of suicide in the preceding 12 months, 31.4% prior to the preceding 12 months, and 5.6% reported ever having made a suicide attempt. In multivariate models, the odds of suicidal ideation in the preceding 12 months were higher in dental practitioners who were male (OR = 2.01), had a current diagnosis of depression (OR = 1.62), were experiencing moderate (OR = 2.76) or severe psychological distress (OR = 3.58), had self-reported illicit substance use (OR = 2.06) or had previous self-reported suicide attempts (OR = 3.02). Younger dental practitioners had more than twice the odds of recent suicidal ideation than those aged 61+ years, with higher resilience having decreasing odds of suicidal ideation. LIMITATIONS This study did not address help seeking behaviours directly related to suicidal ideation, so it is not clear how many participants were actively seeking mental health support. The response rate was low and results may be subject to responder biases, with practitioners experiencing depression, stress and burnout being more willing to participate. CONCLUSION These finding highlight a high prevalence of suicidal ideation amongst Australian dental practitioners. It is important to continue to monitor their mental health and develop tailored programs to provide essential interventions and supports.
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- Matthew S Hopcraft
- Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- eviDent Foundation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Adam N, Barber S, Gray-Burrows K, Bates C, Shah R, Hodge T. Personality differences in dental professionals: A cross-sectional survey. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2023; 164:868-878.e1. [PMID: 37676218 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Despite its influence on occupational performance and team dynamics, there has been little research into the personality of dental professionals. Existing research does not typically use the prevailing five-factor model of personality. We aimed to measure the personality of dental professionals in the United Kingdom and investigate differences among groups. METHODS The sample (n = 906) comprised dental nurses (n = 475), general dental practitioners (GDPs) (n = 182), orthodontists (n = 201), and oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFSs) (n = 48). Recruitment was via email and social media. The questionnaire collected data on demographic variables and contained the Big Five Inventory, a validated self-report personality test. Participants scored on extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness neuroticism, and openness. A one-way analysis of variance and post-hoc tests with Bonferroni correction were used to identify significant differences in personality between occupations. Hierarchical multiple regression determined the influence of occupation over and above demographic variables. RESULTS On a 5-point scale, orthodontists had a mean conscientiousness score 0.23 points higher than GDPs (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.10-0.36). Dental nurses had a mean conscientiousness score 0.28 points higher than GDPs (95% CI, 0.17-0.39). Dental nurses had a mean agreeableness score 0.16 points higher than orthodontists (95% CI, 0.05-0.27) and 0.30 points higher than OMFSs (95% CI, 0.10-0.50). For neuroticism, orthodontists had a mean score 0.21 points lower than dental nurses (95% CI, 0.06-0.36), and OMFSs had a mean score 0.43 points lower than dental nurses (95% CI, 0.16-0.70). GDPs had a mean neuroticism score 0.43 points higher than OMFSs (95% CI, 0.14-0.71; P = 0.001). Differences were small to moderate in size (d = 0.35-0.45) and occupation was associated with personality after accounting for demographic variables. CONCLUSIONS The personalities of dental nurses, GDPs, orthodontists, and OMFSs differed. Occupation was associated with differences in personality after accounting for demographic characteristics.
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- Naeem Adam
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, United Kingdom.
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- Orthodontic Department, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Behavioural Sciences and Complex Intervention Methodology, School of Denistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Consultant Orthodontist, Tameside Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
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- Division of Craniofacial and Surgical Care, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Consultant Orthodontist, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Legge AR, Nasser M, Latour JM. 'You learn to smile with your eyes', exploring the impact of enhanced personal protective equipment on primary care dental practitioners in the UK: An interpretative phenomenological study. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:1276-1283. [PMID: 37497777 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to explore how dental practitioners in primary care settings perceive the impact of enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE) upon patient communication and wider clinical practice. METHODS This study utilized a qualitative approach, rooted in critical realism. An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) methodology was adopted as the study method. In accordance with IPA, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. Eight dental practitioners were recruited, with data analysis conducted according to the principles of IPA. RESULTS Three themes were synthesized (related to communication and clinical practice): (1) Impaired communication and relationship building; (2) Physical impacts and required adjustments when wearing enhanced-PPE; and (3) Psychological stress of implementing enhanced-PPE. Theme one reflects changes to the dynamic of communication between patients and colleagues brought about by enhanced-PPE. Theme two describes the physical and psychological strains of providing care in enhanced-PPE and the ways through which practitioners tried to overcome these challenges. Theme three explores how the roll-out and guidance related to the use of enhanced-PPE affected clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS Dental Practitioners described several barriers to communication as well as physical and mental stressors caused by enhanced-PPE, all of which were perceived to impact upon the quality of care provided to patients. Further research is required to develop effective interventions to mitigate the impact of enhanced-PPE upon clinical practice and to explore the long-term impact of enhanced-PPE on clinical practice, post-COVID.
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- Alexander R Legge
- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Knuutila J, Lahti S, Sipilä K, Tolvanen M. Associations between pain-related temporomandibular disorders and dental anxiety at 46 years of age in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. Acta Odontol Scand 2023; 81:633-640. [PMID: 37466375 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2023.2236229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aims were (1) to study the association between dental anxiety (DA) and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and whether subgroups formed differ in psychological symptoms and pain sensitivity in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 and (2) to confirm the factor structure of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25 assessing psychological symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were acquired using questionnaires and clinical examinations at age 46 years (n = 1889). Dental anxiety was assessed with Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). Pain-related TMD (myalgia, arthralgia) were assessed according to modified diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders. Pressure pain threshold and tolerance were measured with an algometer. Explanatory factor analysis revealed three factors, named 'depression', 'anxiety' and 'distress'. RESULTS Those with high DA and myalgia and/or arthralgia reported higher depression (mean = 1.52), anxiety (mean = 1.61) and distress (mean = 2.06) scores, and lower pressure pain threshold (mean = 496 kPa) and tolerance (mean = 741 kPa) values than those with only DA (1.22; 1.56; 1.84; 613; 875), TMD (1.21; 1.39; 1.83; 600; 908) or neither (1.12; 1.29; 1.58; 707; 1006), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Patients with DA and/or myalgia/arthralgia have similar profiles regarding pain sensitivity and psychological symptoms, the burden being highest among those with DA and a TMD diagnosis.
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- Jarno Knuutila
- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Community Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Center for Population Health Research, Turku University Hospital, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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Lefkowitz B, Houdmont J, Knight A. A systematic review of dentists' psychological wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Br Dent J 2023:10.1038/s41415-023-6232-8. [PMID: 37666986 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6232-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to healthcare workers worldwide, including the effect on the psychological wellbeing of dentists.Aims To evaluate the impact of the early phases of the pandemic on the psychological health, long-term wellbeing and clinical service provision of dentists, as well as the identification of the key risk and protective factors for adverse mental health outcomes (MHOs) in this group.Methods A systematic review of cross-sectional studies (n = 53) from public and private dentistry sectors was employed to delineate the risk and protective factors for adverse MHOs.Results Self-reports from these studies (1 December 2019 to 31 December 2021), involving 45,671 dentists worldwide were analysed. Study findings were classified according to their psychological impact (as risk or protective factors), categorised as 'operational' or 'organisational' and subdivided into 'psychosocial', 'occupational', 'sociodemographic' and 'environmental' elements. A GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) certainty of evidence score was calculated for all the identified factors.Conclusions This review confirmed the negative impact of the pandemic on the MHOs of dentists worldwide. Pivotal risk factors included fear of infection, transmission to families, lack of personal protective equipment and possible direct contact with infected patients. Enhanced infection control protocols, individual resilience and organisational support were identified as important protective factors.
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- Brett Lefkowitz
- School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King´s College London, London, SE1 1UL, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, B Floor, Yang Fujia Building, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, United Kingdom
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- School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King´s College London, London, SE1 1UL, United Kingdom.
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Kolbe R, Madathil S, Marin L, Seth R, Faraj N, Allison P, Quiñonez C, Glogauer M, Siqueira W, Siqueira M. Salivary Cortisol and Anxiety in Canadian Dentists over 1 Year of COVID-19. J Dent Res 2023; 102:1114-1121. [PMID: 37317840 PMCID: PMC10273046 DOI: 10.1177/00220345231178726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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The dental profession has endured unprecedented disruption amid COVID-19. Novel stressors have included a high risk of occupational exposure to COVID-19, financial losses, and stricter infection prevention and control requirements. The present study investigated the longitudinal impact of COVID-19 on the stress and anxiety levels of a cohort of Canadian dentists (N = 222) between September 2020 and October 2021. Salivary cortisol was selected as a biomarker of mental stress, and 10 sets of monthly saliva samples (2,131 in total) were self-collected, sent to our laboratory in prepaid courier envelopes, and analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. To assess COVID-19 anxiety, 9 monthly online questionnaires were administered, comprising a general COVID-19 anxiety instrument and 3 items regarding the impact of dentistry-related factors. Bayesian log-normal mixed effect models were fitted to estimate the longitudinal trajectory of salivary cortisol levels and their association with the disease burden of COVID-19 in Canada. After accounting for age, sex, vaccination status, and the diurnal rhythm of cortisol secretion, a modest positive association was found between dentists' salivary cortisol levels and the count of COVID-19 cases in Canada (96% posterior probability). Similarly, the self-reported impact of dentistry-related factors, such as fear of getting COVID-19 from a patient or coworker, was greatest during peaks of COVID-19 waves in Canada; however, general COVID-19 anxiety decreased consistently throughout the study period. Interestingly, at all collection points, the majority of participants were not concerned about personal protective equipment. Overall, participants reported relatively low rates of psychological distress symptoms in relation to COVID-19, a result that should be reassuring for the dental community. Our findings strongly suggest a link between self-reported and biochemical measurements of stress and anxiety in Canadian dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- R.J. Kolbe
- College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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Hopcraft MS, McGrath R, Stormon N, Tavella G, Parker G. Australian dental practitioners experience of burnout. J Public Health Dent 2023; 83:397-407. [PMID: 38018025 DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with burnout in Australian dental practitioners. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of 1483 Australian dental practitioners was conducted from Oct to Dec 2021. Participants reported burnout using the Sydney Burnout Measure, and aspects of mental health including psychological distress, depression, and anxiety disorders. Predictors of burnout were explored using a generalized linear model with a stepped approach including demographic, health and risk factor variables. RESULTS One in four participants were classified as likely to be experiencing burnout. Burnout was associated with working in a regional/rural location (β = 2.82, p < 0.001), an academic/non-clinical role (β = 5.01, p = 0.037), more years of experience as a dental practitioner (β = 0.08, p = 0.022), a current diagnosis of depression (β = 2.38, p = 0.049), moderate/severe psychological distress (β = 7.16, p < 0.001), poor self-rated physical health (β = 5.84, p < 0.001) and increasing alcohol consumption (β = 0.17, p = 0.020). Participants who scored high on resilience (β = -0.23, p = 0.002) or perfectionism (β = -0.24, p < 0.001) had lower burnout scores. CONCLUSION Australian dental practitioners appear to be at high risk of burnout which may impact on their health and wellbeing and ability to deliver patient care. There is a need for support services to manage burnout and education to address workplace and environmental factors that may contribute to burnout.
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- M S Hopcraft
- Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- eviDent Foundation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Health Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Community and Oral Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Chauca Bajaña LA, Campos Lascano L, Jaramillo Castellon L, Carpio Cevallos C, Cevallos-Pozo G, Velasquez Ron B, Vieira e Silva FF, Perez-Sayans M. The Prevalence of the Burnout Syndrome and Factors Associated in the Students of Dentistry in Integral Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Dent 2023; 2023:5576835. [PMID: 37645692 PMCID: PMC10462438 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5576835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Background Burnout syndrome (BS) is composed of three interrelated dimensions (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal fulfillment), and it has been documented that it affects health professionals from an early age. Aims Determine the prevalence of BS and associated factors in the integral clinic of the Dentistry Pilot School. Material and Methods. Two instruments were applied: (1) Maslach Burnout Inventory, which measures the degree of professional burnout through 22 items that describe the professional's attitudes and feelings toward work, as well as symptoms associated with this phenomenon; (2) the second questionnaire determines the possible symptoms of BS and consists of 14 questions that describe tiredness, sleep problems, digestive problems, respiratory problems and headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), neck pain, back pain, and upper and lower extremity pain. The instruments were answered anonymously by a total of 300 students who participated in the study. Results The emotional exhaustion of the participants was 48.3% at a higher level, the depersonalization was 46.7% at a higher level, and the low perception of personal fulfillment was 73%. In addition, it was shown that BS is significantly related to marital status (p < 0.001∗), with single people reporting being more exhausted, with the 6-month level (p = 0.011) and with the following symptoms: non-neck pain, head, TMJ, back, waist, upper and lower body pain. Conclusion It was found that the BS had a prevalence of high levels of exhaustion and depersonalization correlated with the marital status and level of preparation (academic degree) of the person, finding a prevalence of symptoms such as pain in the neck, head, TMJ, and back.
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- Luis Alberto Chauca Bajaña
- Periodontics and Implantology Oral Research Unit, College Dentistry, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Dental Prosthesis Department Research, College Dentistry, University of the Americas (UDLA), Quito, Av. Colon y 6 de diciembre, Colón Campus, Quito, Ecuador
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery and Implantology Unit, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago of Compostela, Santiago of Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery and Implantology Unit, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago of Compostela, Santiago of Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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Bassam S, Mohsen H, Barakat Z, Abou-Abbas L. Psychometric properties of the arabic version of the maslach burnout inventory-human services survey (MBI-HSS) among lebanese dentists. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:451. [PMID: 37407968 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03169-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dentists are at risk of burnout syndrome, which can have negative impacts on their work environment and productivity. Assessing burnout is crucial for maintaining the well-being and effectiveness of dentists in their profession. The present study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) among dentists. METHODS The original English version of the MBI-HSS was translated into Arabic, and then back-translated into English by experienced bilingual professionals. Lebanese dentists were asked to participate in the study between February and June 2019. Data collected included demographic information and items from the Arabic version of the MBI-HSS. RESULTS A total of 441 people participated in the study, of whom 58.3% were men. The mean age of the sample was 39.6 years (SD = 12.8), with a range of 23 to 68 years old. Approximately 60% of dentists were specialists. Cronbach's alphas were as follows: emotional exhaustion (alpha = 0.855), depersonalization (alpha = 0.823), and personal achievement (alpha = 0.667). The results of the test-retest reliability assessment demonstrated the strong reproducibility of the MBI-HSS [EE, ICC = 0.927 (0.845, 0.966), p-value < 0.0001; PA, ICC = 0.963 (0.921-0.983), p-value < 0.001; DP, ICC = 0.764 (0.497-0.889), p-value < 0.0001]. The exploratory factor analysis of the MBI-HSS yielded three psychometrically robust sub-domains representing dimensions of "emotional exhaustion," "depersonalization," and "personal achievement," which explained 57.8% of the scale's total variance. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 15-item model (excluding items 4, 5, 12, 13, 16, 20, and 22) was the most fitting for the data. CONCLUSIONS The Arabic version of the MBI-HSS scale demonstrated good psychometric properties in Lebanese dentists. However, it would be important to conduct further research to confirm its reliability and validity in other Arab countries.
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- Sanaa Bassam
- Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, INSERM, Univ. Limoges, IRD, U1094 GEIST, Limoges, 87000, France
- Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Doctoral School of Science and Technology, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
- INSPECT-LB (Institut de Sante' Publique, Epidemiologie Clinique et Toxicologie-Liban), Beirut, Lebanon.
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Long H, Li Q, Zhong X, Yang L, Liu Y, Pu J, Yan L, Ji P, Jin X. The prevalence of professional burnout among dentists: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2023; 28:1767-1782. [PMID: 37138501 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2023.2208364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Professional burnout refers to mental weariness caused by occupational stress. However, there is a lack of systematic studies on the prevalence of professional burnout among dentists. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of professional burnout among dentists. Databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science were systematically searched from inception to 28 October 2021. The random-effects model and forest plots were used to assess the pooled prevalence of professional burnout among dentists. A total of 15 studies with a total of 6038 study subjects were included in the meta-analysis, and the overall professional burnout among dentists was 13% (95%CI: 6-23). Subgroup analysis suggested a high prevalence of burnout in Europe, and the least in the Americas. The pooled burnout prevalence in cross-sectional surveys was significantly lower than that in longitudinal studies. In addition, the overall burnout prevalence in the last decade was significantly lower than that of a decade ago. This meta-analysis demonstrated that the prevalence of burnout was relatively low among dentists, and there was a downward trend. Therefore, it is important to continue to pay close attention to the mental health of dentists and effectively prevent and treat professional burnout to better maintain the provision of health care services.
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- Huiqing Long
- Key Laboratory of Psychoseomadsy, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Psychoseomadsy, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment on Brain Functional Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Psychoseomadsy, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Psychoseomadsy, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment on Brain Functional Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Psychoseomadsy, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment on Brain Functional Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Psychoseomadsy, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Psychoseomadsy, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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Deaker EM, Zoellner H, Haydar Goktogan A, Elizabeth Martin E, Brooker G. The Future of Dental Care: The Manipulation of Dental Instruments & Preparation Towards Automated Tooth Cleaning. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2023; 2023:1-4. [PMID: 38082736 DOI: 10.1109/embc40787.2023.10340087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Dentistry is an essential practice to maintain the health of the oral cavity. Recent advances in digitization and technology for oral examinations have improved the speed and ease of disease diagnosis and dental treatment. Dental robotics has emerged as a new field of dentistry and offers numerous benefits to dental professionals and society. This paper proposes an innovative design of a dental robot setup with a preliminary study on a head model for the preparation of automated dental exploration in MATLAB and discusses further considerations for automation.
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Donnell CC. Classifying Children’s Behaviour at the Dentist—What about ‘Burnout’? Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11030070. [PMID: 36975567 PMCID: PMC10046912 DOI: 10.3390/dj11030070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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In children and young people, complex and prolonged dental treatment can sometimes be met with resistance despite previously successful treatment appointments. While this has traditionally been referred to as a ‘loss of cooperation’ or ‘non-compliance’, these children may actually be experiencing ‘burnout’, of which many may have the potential to recover and complete their course of treatment. Burnout has been defined as “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce the desired results”. Traditionally, burnout is experienced by those who deliver services rather than be in receipt of a service; however, the burnout concept proposed in this paper explores it as an alternative perspective to other dentally relevant psychosocial conditions and should be considered when employing appropriate behaviour management techniques and coping strategies for paediatric patients. The intention of this paper is not to establish firm grounds for this new concept in healthcare, but to start a discussion and motivate further theoretical and empirical research. The introduction of the ‘burnout triad model’ and the importance of communication aims to highlight the tripartite influence of patients, parents and professionals engaged in the central ‘care experience’ and underlines the belief that early recognition and management of potential signs of burnout may help reduce the likelihood of those involved developing the condition.
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- Christopher C. Donnell
- Academic Unit of Oral Health, Dentistry and Society, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TA, UK;
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield S10 2SZ, UK
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Ellakany P, Aly NM. Career satisfaction amongst dental students and dentists in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey. Eur J Dent Educ 2023; 27:144-148. [PMID: 35132747 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dental students' satisfaction with their own career can significantly improve the quality of care provided to patients. The aim of the current study was to assess the level of career satisfaction amongst Saudi dental students and dentists. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted from October 2019 to January 2020 all over Saudi Arabia. A sample of 750 Saudi dental students and dentists were invited to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was composed of two sections of closed-ended questions. The first section included personal, professional background factors and level of career satisfaction assessed. The second section included different reasons for choosing dentistry as a career. Multivariable linear regression was used at significance <0.05. RESULTS Only 674 responded to the questionnaire. About half of the included respondents were males. Most of the participants were undergraduate students attended Saudi dental schools. 72.3% chose dentistry for helping other people. Graduated dentists had significantly lower satisfaction score than dental students (p = .007). Dentists, who chose dentistry because it is a secured job with good income (p < .001), had significantly lower satisfaction score than those who did not, whilst those who chose it for the social status had significantly higher satisfaction score than those who did not (p = .04). CONCLUSION Dental students and dentists were motivated to choose dentistry as it is an opportunity to help others and achieve good salary with appropriate social position in community. Dental students were more satisfied than dentists due to lack of financial responsibilities and absence of educational expenses.
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- Passent Ellakany
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Skelton E, Harrison G, Rutherford M, Ayers S, Malamateniou C. UK obstetric sonographers' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic: Burnout, role satisfaction and impact on clinical practice. Ultrasound 2023; 31:12-22. [PMID: 36751510 PMCID: PMC9895286 DOI: 10.1177/1742271x221091716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic placed additional demands and stressors on UK obstetric sonographers, who were required to balance parent safety and service quality, alongside staff safety. Increased pressure can negatively impact a healthcare worker's well-being and the provision of person-centred care. The aim of this study was to explore obstetric sonographers' experiences of performing pregnancy ultrasound scans during the pandemic and to assess the impact on burnout, role satisfaction and clinical practice. Methods An online, anonymous cross-sectional survey was created to capture sonographers' experience alongside using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory to evaluate burnout and Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation 10 (CORE-10) to measure psychological distress. Results Responses were received from 138 sonographers. Of those completing the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (n = 89), 92.1% and 91.0% met the burnout thresholds for exhaustion and disengagement, respectively. Sonographers with a higher burnout score also perceived that COVID-19 had a greater, negative impact on their practice (p < 0.05). The mean CORE-10 score of 14.39 (standard deviation = 7.99) suggests mild psychological distress among respondents. A significant decrease in role satisfaction was reported from before to during the pandemic (p < 0.001), which was associated with higher scores for burnout and psychological distress (p < 0.001). Change in role satisfaction was correlated with sonographers' perception of safety while scanning during the pandemic (R 2 = 0.148, p < 0.001). Sixty-five sonographers (73.9%) reported they were considering leaving the profession, changing their area of practice or working hours within the next 5 years. Conclusion Job and context-specific interventions are required to mitigate burnout and its consequences on the workforce and service provision beyond the pandemic.
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- Emily Skelton
- City, University of London, London,
UK,King’s College London, London, UK,Emily Skelton, City, University of London,
Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, UK.
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- The Society and College of
Radiographers, London, UK
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Sandhu S, Alsafwani Z, Sankar V, Handa S, Villa A. Burnout in oral medicine and orofacial pain residents. J Am Dent Assoc 2023:S0002-8177(22)00725-5. [PMID: 36690540 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The authors sought to identify the prevalence of burnout in oral medicine (OM) and orofacial pain (OFP) residents and investigate potential contributing factors. METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted. An anonymous 22-item online survey was emailed to the residents of all Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited OM and OFP residency programs in the United States. Abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory was included to gauge the following details of burnout: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and personal accomplishment. Questions also addressed the impact of residency program characteristics, work-life balance, and possible discrimination or abuse on burnout. RESULTS Six OM and 12 OFP programs (72 residents) were contacted, and 46 residents responded (response rate, 64%). Overall prevalence of burnout was 35% (29% in OM residents, 40% in OFP residents). High EE burnout was noted in 57% of residents, high DP burnout in 11% of residents, and high personal accomplishment burnout in 59% of residents. Working for fewer than 40 hours per week was significantly associated with low DP burnout (P < .05). Moderate to high DP burnout was more prevalent in men and unmarried residents (whether in a relationship or not) were more likely to experience moderate to high EE burnout (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Burnout among OM and OFP residents is an emerging concern due to its detrimental effect on the physical and mental well-being of the residents. To the authors' knowledge, this study is the first to report burnout prevalence in the 2 most recent dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association in 2020. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Early detection of signs of burnout among residents would allow program faculty and administrators to provide required support and resources.
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Chen J, Zhang Q, Liu X, Han Y, Gong Q. Knowledge mapping of COVID-19 and dentistry: A bibliometric analysis. Front Public Health 2023; 10:1040175. [PMID: 36699914 PMCID: PMC9868823 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1040175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background COVID-19 has a significant impact on dental medicine. The present study aims to overview dental-related research on COVID-19 by visual mapping method. Methods We analyzed the publications in the "Dentistry Oral Surgery Medicine" category in the Web of Science core collection. On June 10, 2022, we conducted an advanced search using the items TS = ("Novel coronavirus 2019" or "COVID 19" or "Coronavirus disease 2019" or "2019-nCOV" or "SARS-CoV-2" or "coronavirus-2") and WC = ("Dentistry Oral Surgery medicine") to screen publications in the dental field that focus on COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2. The contributions of authors, journals, institutions, and countries were described using Microsoft Excel 2010 and VOSviewer. The keywords co-occurring analysis and references analysis were visualized using VOSviewer and CiteSpace. Results A total of 1,732 papers were identified between 2020 and 2022. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil were three major contributors to this field. Univ São Paulo (Brazil) ranked first with 55 publications in this field. Martelli Junior, Hercilio from Universidade Jose do Rosario Vellano (Brazil) was the most prolific author with 19 publications. Oral Diseases and British Dental Journal were the two most productive journals. The central topics were dental practice and infection control, oral manifestation related to COVID-19, dental education and online learning, teledentistry, and mental health problems. Conclusion The growth rate of publications regarding dental research on COVID-19 has risen sharply. Research topics shifted from "Dental practice and infection control, oral manifestation related to COVID-19" in 2020 to "Dental education and online learning, teledentistry, mental health problems," which are three important research topics for the future.
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- Jia Chen
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of General Practice, The Chinese People's Liberation Army 921 Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China,Center for Medical Genetics and Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China,*Correspondence: Ying Han ✉
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China,Qiming Gong ✉
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Hallett G, Witton R, Mills I. A survey of mental wellbeing and stress among dental therapists and hygienists in South West England. Br Dent J 2022:10.1038/s41415-022-5357-5. [PMID: 36513756 PMCID: PMC9746560 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-022-5357-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Introduction Mental health and wellbeing of the dental team has been brought into sharp focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this renewed interest, there has been longstanding issues with poor mental health and wellbeing in the dental profession for some time. While there is some evidence that documents poor mental wellbeing amongst dentists, there appears to be a lack of evidence concerning dental care professionals.Aims To explore the level of mental wellbeing and stress amongst dental hygienists and therapists (DHTs) in South West England.Method An online survey was distributed to DHTs in South West England via two professional networks.Results A total of 129 surveys were completed. The mean levels of reported wellbeing were lower amongst DHTs than the general population and 45% of respondents reported high anxiety levels. Younger respondents reported lower levels of life satisfaction. Plus, 43.5% of dental therapists reported performing solely dental hygiene treatments, with those performing no dental therapy reporting lower happiness levels.Conclusion Low mental wellbeing amongst DHTs in the South West has been identified in this survey and this is likely to impact negatively on the morale and motivation of the workforce, leading to increased levels of absenteeism and ultimately, loss of colleagues from the dental workforce. The stress encountered by DHTs is largely workplace-related and therefore, there is an increased need for team- and organisation-delivered interventions to improve mental wellbeing for this group.
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- Georgia Hallett
- Health Education England Southwest Dental Career Development Fellow, Special Care Dentistry, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Castle Circus Health Centre, Torquay, TQ2 5YH, UK.
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- Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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- Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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Plessas A, Paisi M, Bryce M, Burns L, O'Brien T, Hanoch Y, Witton R. Mental health and wellbeing interventions in the dental sector: a systematic review. Evid Based Dent 2022:10.1038/s41432-022-0831-0. [PMID: 36477677 PMCID: PMC9735078 DOI: 10.1038/s41432-022-0831-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Introduction UK dentists experience high levels of stress, anxiety and burnout. Poor mental health can lead practitioners to exit the profession, contributing to workforce and service loss. Therefore, there is a need to focus on interventions to protect the mental health and wellbeing of dental teams. Three levels of intervention can be deployed in the workplace to support mental health and wellbeing: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention.Aim The aim of this systematic review was to identify evidence on interventions used to prevent, improve or tackle mental health issues among dental team members and dental profession students in countries of very high development.Methods This systematic review was conducted according to a predefined protocol and reported according to PRISMA guidelines. The MEDLINE, Embase CINAHL, DOSS, Scopus, and PsycINFO databases were searched. Prospective empirical studies were considered for inclusion. The Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment Tool (EPHPP) was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. The identified interventions were categorised according to level of prevention.Results The search yielded 12,919 results. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. All of the studies concerned dentists or dental students. There were no studies for other groups of dental professionals. No primary prevention-level studies were identified. Secondary prevention-level studies (n = 4) included various psychoeducational interventions aiming to raise awareness and improve coping skills and led to significant improvements in stress levels and burnout of dentists and dental students. Tertiary prevention-level studies (n = 4) mainly employed counselling which was shown to be beneficial for dentists and students experiencing psychological ill-health.Conclusions Mental wellbeing awareness should be put at the centre of dental education and the workplace. Leadership and innovation are required to design primary-level interventions which can be implemented in the UK dental sector, with its distinct organisational and service characteristics.
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- Anastasios Plessas
- University of Plymouth, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Health, Plymouth, UK.
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- University of Plymouth, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Health, Plymouth, UK
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- University of Plymouth, Peninsula Medical School, Faculty of Health, Plymouth, UK
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- University of Plymouth, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Health, Plymouth, UK
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- University of Plymouth, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Health, Plymouth, UK
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- University of Southampton, Business School, Southampton, UK
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- University of Plymouth, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Health, Plymouth, UK
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McColl E, Paisi M, Plessas A, Ellwood F, Witton R. An individual-level approach to stress management in dentistry. BDJ Team 2022. [PMCID: PMC9673217 DOI: 10.1038/s41407-022-1679-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Plessas A, Witton R, Paisi M, Ellwood F, McColl E. Using the Mental Health Wellness Framework in dental practice. BDJ Team 2022. [PMCID: PMC9673200 DOI: 10.1038/s41407-022-1678-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Antoniadou M. Quality of Life and Satisfaction from Career and Work-Life Integration of Greek Dentists before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:9865. [PMID: 36011505 PMCID: PMC9407923 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19169865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Quality of life (QoL) of dental professionals is a basic parameter of the quality of dental services (QS), a fact well-documented before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in different countries. This study is a comprehensive, cross-sectional survey aimed to explore possible differences in satisfaction from career and work-life integration, as well as QoL in a sample of Greek dentists during the second lockdown in March 2021. Methods: 804 dentists from the vast metropolitan area of Athens and Piraeus selectively responded by completing a self-reported questionnaire based on: the Copenhagen Questionnaire (CQ) for assessing work stress; the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey (MBI-HSS) for evaluating personal accomplishment; and the Quality-of-Life work scale (ProQOL-CSF). Data were analyzed using the independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results: QoL and career satisfaction were significantly diminished during the pandemic. Career satisfaction despite the pandemic was overall influenced in tandem by age (b = 0.427, p = 0.001), marital status (b = 0.276, p = 0.021), and inversely by years of practice (b = -0.330, p = 0.007) and income (b = -0.221, p = 0.015). Satisfaction from the work-life integration was influenced before the pandemic by marital status (b = 0.255 p = 0.013), years of practice (b = -0.371, p = 0.0001), while gender, years of practice, age, higher education, and income played a significant role during the pandemic. QoL was impacted before pandemic by age (b = -1.007, p = 0.001), number of children (b = -1.704, p = 0.018), and higher degree (b = -1.143, p = 0.001), while during the pandemic by gender (b = -0.582, p = 0.002), number of children (b = 0.469, p = 0.037), higher degree (b = 0.279, p = 0.009), and years of practice (b = -0.523, p = 0.0001). Males were more prone to low QoL, and dissatisfaction with career and work-life integration, during the pandemic. Income is a predictor of career satisfaction despite the pandemic. Personal resources through deep human relationships, higher education, beliefs, and values can offer a resilience shield against professional difficulties in periods of unexpected stressful events.
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- Maria Antoniadou
- Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Alsaggaf AU, Bustani M, Abid M, Hakeem FF, Abed H. Burnout assessment among academic dental staff during COVID-19: Data from Arab countries. J Dent Educ 2022; 86:1468-1476. [PMID: 35781882 PMCID: PMC9349756 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Purpose/objective This study aimed to identify factors that were associated with high burnout and investigate the prevalence of burnout among academic dental staff during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Method A cross‐sectional online survey was carried out among academic dentists who are working in multiple dental schools in Arab countries. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory was used to assess participants’ work‐related burnout. Logistic regression was used to assess the factors that increase the risk of burnout among academic dentists. Results Of the 254 participants who took part in the study, 141 were males (55.5%). The average age of the participants in the study was 42.1 years (standard deviation = 10.0). The prevalence of burnout among participants was 44.9% (n = 114). Using a fully adjusted logistic regression model, age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.05, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01–1.09, p = 0.008) and gender (OR = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.31–0.94, p = 0.03) were significant variables associated with high overall burnout. Female individuals had a substantially reduced risk of experiencing high personal burnout than male participants (OR = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.32–0.98, p = 0.043) in the personal burnout subdomain. While in the patient's burnout subdomain, age (OR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.00–1.08, p = 0.048), type of speciality (OR = 2.44, 95% CI: 1.02–5.83, p = 0.044), and teaching place (OR = 2.49, 95% CI: 1.21–5.11, p = 0.013) were associated with higher burnout. Conclusion This study concluded that gender and age are characteristics that increase the risk of higher burnout among academic dentists during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
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- Arwa U Alsaggaf
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, AlMadinah AlMunawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Deo SP, Gupta AK, Bhagat T, Singh HM. Depression among Online Respondent Oral Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2022; 60:612-616. [PMID: 36705207 PMCID: PMC9297349 DOI: 10.31729/jnma.6421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Introduction COVID-19 outbreak brought unprecedented pressure on dental and oral health care workers leading to increased depression. This study aimed to find the prevalence of depression among online respondent oral healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 24 June 2020 to 13 July 2020 among oral health care workers in a tertiary care centre. Ethical approval was taken from the Ethical Review Board (Reference number: 2710). Convenience sampling method was used. The data were collected using a questionnaire through Google Forms. Point estimate and 95% confidence interval were calculated. Results Among 133 oral health care workers, the prevalence of depression was found to be 29 (21.80%) (14.78-28.82, 95% Confidence Interval). Conclusions The prevalence of depression among oral health care workers was lower than similar studies done in similar settings. Keywords COVID-19; depression; oral health.
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- Saroj Prasad Deo
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Medical College, Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal,Correspondence: Dr Saroj Prasad Deo, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Medical College, Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal. , Phone: +977-9845454168
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, National Medical College, Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal
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Larsen M, Holde GE, Johnsen JAK. Challenging encounters in clinical dentistry: a qualitative study investigating online reviews of patient satisfaction with Norwegian dentists. Acta Odontol Scand 2022; 80:328-337. [PMID: 34875189 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2021.2009909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Mapping key themes that characterize challenging and positive encounters in dental practice using online reviews of patient satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS 11,764 online patient reviews of dental encounters, consisting of an overall satisfaction rating (1-5 stars) and a free-text response, were collected from the web-site Legelisten.no. The reviews were split into two sets: reviews from patients with low satisfaction (1-2 stars) representing challenging encounters vs. patients with high satisfaction (4-5 stars) representing positive encounters. A qualitative thematic analysis was used to analyse the text materials in the datasets. RESULTS Five key themes to both challenging and positive patient encounters were identified: (1) Interpersonal factors, (2) Patient factors, (3) Dentist factors, (4) Situational factors, and (5) Consequences. These themes are discussed in light of their role in challenging and positive patient encounters, as well as previous studies of online reviews and patient satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Based on the patients' experiences with dental encounters, challenging encounters seem to arise when dentists' personality traits and communication skills fail to match the patients' expectations or preferences. It appears central to patient satisfaction that dentists are able to shift between different communication styles in order to adapt to the personality and preferences of the patients.
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- Maria Larsen
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- The Public Dental Health Service Competence Centre of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Siddiqui MK, Taqi M, Naqvi S, Raza SA, Bawany H, Hasan Z. Levels of perceived stress according to professional standings among dental surgeons of Karachi: a descriptive study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:243. [PMID: 35717173 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02272-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Globally, occupational stress is a common finding among dentists. The present study aimed to assess prevalence of perceived stress among practicing dentists of Karachi, Pakistan, and assess the perceived stress levels according to the professional standing among dental surgeons. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a convenience sampling technique in which 200 dentists from Karachi were recruited. A self-constructed questionnaire was used to collect data, including demographic and professional backgrounds. Stress level assessment was performed using the perceived stress scale (PSS). Results The response rate was 78.5%. In general, a moderate stress level (mean PSS = 18.35 ± 5.417) appeared in the sample size of 157 dentists, and the prevalence of perceived stress was 86%. The level of perceived stress was significantly lower in groups including 40 years old and above (mean diff; p = − 0.197), Rupees 1 lac (100,000) and more of monthly income (mean diff; p = 0.029), 11 and more years of experience (mean diff; p = 0.001) and Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (mean diff; p = 0.035). Conclusion All groups representing the senior status of dentists have appeared with lower stress than groups representing the junior status of dentists. Exploratory studies are required to discover an effective coping strategy to deal with occupational stress among the junior dentists of Karachi.
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12903-022-02272-5.
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Antoniadou M. Estimation of Factors Affecting Burnout in Greek Dentists before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:108. [PMID: 35735650 DOI: 10.3390/dj10060108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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This study is a comprehensive, cross-sectional survey in occupational burnout, career satisfaction, and quality of life conducted in March 2021 among dentists in the vast area of metropolitan Athens, Greece. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire based on the Copenhagen Questionnaire (CQ) for assessing work stress and the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey (MBI-HSS) for evaluating occupational burnout. Using the independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple linear regression, 804 valid questionnaires were analyzed. During the pandemic, personal exhaustion was affected by gender (b = 1.862, p = 0.0001), age (b = −0.598, p = 0.0001), number of children (b = −0.886, p = 0.020) and higher degree (b = −0.450, p = 0.012). Exhaustion due to working with patients was affected by gender (b = 0.662 p = 0.0001), age (b = −0.513, p = 0.0001), number of children (b = −0.701, p = 0.0001), higher degree (b = −0.207, p = 0.028) and years in practice (b = 0.408 p = 0.0001). Males were more prone to unhappiness, dissatisfaction, and professional physical and emotional exhaustion, but personal resources through higher education, beliefs, values, and hobbies can offer a preventive shield to all dental professionals. Economic management issues can also enhance dentists’ satisfaction and feeling of safety in a rapidly changing environment.
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Mcmullan R. Moving on. BDJ In Pract 2022; 35:4-4. [DOI: 10.1038/s41404-022-1164-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Evaristo-Chiyong T, Mattos-Vela MA, Agudelo-Suárez AA, Armas-Vega ADC, Cuevas-González JC, Díaz-Reissner CV, López Torres AC, Martínez-Delgado CM, Paz-Betanco MA, Pérez-Flores MA, Piovesan-Suárez S, Pistochini A, Romero-Uzcátegui Y. General Labor Well-Being in Latin American Dentists during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph19106317. [PMID: 35627858 PMCID: PMC9141737 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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This study aimed to determine the general labor well-being of Latin American dentists according to sociodemographic characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a final sample of 2214 participants from 11 countries. A validated online questionnaire on general work well-being was used (data collection period from 1 June to 10 July 2021), containing two dimensions: psychosocial well-being and collateral effects. The sociodemographic characteristics of the dentists and their perception of the economic impact of the pandemic were also recorded. A multivariate linear regression analysis was performed (hierarchical regression model) to evaluate the joint effect of the explanatory variables on labor well-being and the changes in the variance between each model. A score of psychosocial well-being of 233.6 + 40.2 and collateral effects of 45 + 20.1 was found. Psychosocial well-being was associated with sex, country of origin, academic training achieved, type of dental activity, and perceived impact during the pandemic (p < 0.05). Somatization was frequently manifested through back pain (88.2%) and muscular tensions (87.2%). Women, those who worked 41 or more hours and had between 1 to 15 years of professional experience presented a greater collateral effect (p < 0.001). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic a year and a half after it began on the labor well-being of Latin American dentists was evidenced with important interactions with social characteristics.
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- Grupo de Investigación SAETA, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima 15081, Peru;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +51-990770787
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Maimónides, Buenos Aires C1405BCK, Argentina;
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Anzar W, Qureshi A, Afaq A, Alkahtany MF, Almadi KH, Ben Gassem AA, AlRefeai MH, Naseem M, Vohra F, Abduljabbar T. Analysis of occupational stress, burnout, and job satisfaction among dental practitioners. Work 2022; 72:323-331. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-210555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Dental practitioners can be prone to stress because of the long working hours, high patient expectations, and work environment. OBJECTIVE: To investigate dimensions of occupational stress among dental practitioners leading to burnout and to model its causality with job satisfaction. METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted for five months. A sample of 302 practicing dental practitioners was selected using the consecutive sample technique. This sample included dental practitioners working in clinical and non-clinical departments of public and private sector universities as well as those doing private general practice. A self-administered structured questionnaire based on the Work Stress Questionnaire was sent using Survey Monkey. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Spearman correlation was applied between stress scores and job satisfaction. A Chi-square test was applied to look into the association between stress levels and different categories. Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed. RESULT: The prevalence of overall occupational stress was high among dental practitioners (83.4%). Occupational stress was greatest in females (55.8%), dental practitioners in the private sector (55.7%), and general dental practitioners (GDPs) (47%). The overall prevalence of job satisfaction among dental professionals was 30%. Occupational stress was significantly associated with burnout and job dissatisfaction in dentistry. Stress levels and working hours were statistically and positively associated, whereas the association between stress levels and job satisfaction was inversely and significantly associated. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of occupational stress among dental practitioners was high and the level of job satisfaction was moderate. The model between these variables was well-fitted.
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- Wajiha Anzar
- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Dow International Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Restorative Dental Science, Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Dow International Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Restorative Dental Science, Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Science, Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Operative Devision, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Operative Devision, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Dow International Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Saloux A, Couatarmanach A, Chauvel B, Jeanne S, Brezulier D. Knowledge, attitudes and professional practices of ortho-periodontal care of adults: a cross-sectional survey in France. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:142. [PMID: 35473616 PMCID: PMC9044618 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02177-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to increasing numbers of adult patients, orthodontists are being confronted more and more with periodontal problems. Coordination amongst orthodontists, periodontists and general dentists is useful in preventing and stopping periodontal disease. The main objectives of this survey were to evaluate the technical knowledge, techniques and attitudes employed by French orthodontists, periodontists and general dentists in adult dental care. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to French dentists. The questionnaire, consisting of 30 questions, was divided into six sections covering treatment programs and the forensic environment. RESULTS One thousand one hundred twenty-two complete answers were recorded. Adults undergoing orthodontic treatment represented 19.9% of the orthodontists' patients, but only 2.67% of the general dentists' patients. Communication between clinicians was rated as good, greater than 3 out of 5. Before treatment, orthodontists were less alarmed than generalists regarding bleeding, recessions, increased probing depths, halitosis and hyperplasia. During treatment, orthodontists never or only occasionally performed palpation or probing in 54.2% and 84.6% of cases. Gingivitis and recessions were the main reasons for consultations for 22.0% and 20.1% of general dentists and periodontists after orthodontic treatment. Of the practitioners surveyed, 43% felt that they experienced a setback in the ortho-periodontal treatment. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed discrepancies in the knowledge and attitudes of practitioners. Therapeutic management remains one of the major challenges of multidisciplinary treatments. Continuing education needs to be further developed in this field.
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- Apolline Saloux
- CHU Rennes, Pole Odontologie, Univ Rennes, 2 Av. du Professeur Léon Bernard, Bât.15, 35043, Rennes Cedex, France
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- CHU Rennes, Pole Odontologie, Univ Rennes, 2 Av. du Professeur Léon Bernard, Bât.15, 35043, Rennes Cedex, France.,Arènes, CNRS - UMR 6051, 35000, Rennes Cedex, France
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- CHU Rennes, Pole Odontologie, Univ Rennes, 2 Av. du Professeur Léon Bernard, Bât.15, 35043, Rennes Cedex, France.,LTSI, CNRS - UMR 1099, 35000, Rennes Cedex, France
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- CHU Rennes, Pole Odontologie, Univ Rennes, 2 Av. du Professeur Léon Bernard, Bât.15, 35043, Rennes Cedex, France.,ISCR, CNRS - UMR 6226, 35000, Rennes Cedex, France
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- CHU Rennes, Pole Odontologie, Univ Rennes, 2 Av. du Professeur Léon Bernard, Bât.15, 35043, Rennes Cedex, France. .,ISCR, CNRS - UMR 6226, 35000, Rennes Cedex, France.
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Background Patient safety incidents (PSIs) have recently become a topic of discussion within dentistry. NHS England data has highlighted that wrong tooth extraction is the most common surgical Never Event (NE); however, this data reflects mainly a secondary care picture. Consideration needs to be given to reporting of PSIs occurring in primary care.Aims To establish the current attitudes of both primary and secondary care dentists within this field and to use this to promote a positive, supportive culture.Methods A national electronic survey was sent to dentists for data capture related to this topic, from April to September 2019 inclusively.Results There were 104 responses to the survey. Responses included that 39% of responders were general dental practitioners (GDPs), 90% were aware of NEs, 48% were not aware of how to report PSIs and 74% of dentists felt that fear of the General Dental Council/Care Quality Commission repercussions was a barrier to them reporting PSIs. Additionally, 86% of dentists felt that a trainee/GDP support network would be useful to share learning regarding PSIs.Conclusion The survey results highlighted that there is a lack of knowledge concerning PSI reporting, combined with a culture of fear of the repercussions of reporting. The survey data will aim to be used to implement a supportive network for dentists, develop a positive ethos surrounding PSIs and optimise patient care.
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- Priya Chohan
- Oral Surgery Speciality Registrar ST1, Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK.
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- Professor in Oral Surgery and Honorary Consultant, King´s College Hospital Foundation Trust and Guy´s and St Thomas´ Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Deputy Chief Dental Officer England, Office of Chief Dental Officer, The Maltings Dental Practice, Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK
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- Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Oral Surgery, Department of Oral Surgery, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Gómez-polo C, Casado AMM, Montero J. BURNOUT SYNDROME IN DENTISTS: WORK-RELATED FACTORS. J Dent 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Khammissa RAG, Nemutandani S, Shangase SL, Feller G, Lemmer J, Feller L. The burnout construct with reference to healthcare providers: A narrative review. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121221083080. [PMID: 35646362 PMCID: PMC9133861 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221083080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Burnout syndrome is a psychological response to long-term exposure to occupational stressors. It is characterized by emotional exhaustion, cognitive weariness and physical fatigue, and it may occur in association with any occupation, but is most frequently observed among professionals who work directly with people, particularly in institutional settings. Healthcare professionals who work directly with patients and are frequently exposed to work overload and excessive clinical demands, to ethical dilemmas, to pressing occupational schedules and to managerial challenges; who have to make complex judgements and difficult decisions; and who have relatively little autonomy over their job-related tasks are at risk of developing clinical burnout. In turn, clinical burnout among clinicians has a negative impact on the quality and safety of treatment, and on the overall professional performance of healthcare systems. Healthcare workers with burnout are more likely to make mistakes and to be subjected to medical malpractice claims, than do those who are burnout-naïve. Experiencing the emotional values of autonomy, competence and relatedness are essential work-related psychological needs, which have to be satisfied to promote feelings of self-realization and meaningfulness in relation to work activities, thus reducing burnout risk. Importantly, an autonomy-supportive rather than a controlling style of management decreases burnout risk and promotes self-actualization, self-esteem and a general feeling of well-being in both those in charge and in their subordinates. The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the elements constituting the burnout construct with the view of gaining a better understanding of the complex multifactorial nature of burnout. This may facilitate the development and implementation of both personal, behavioural and organizational interventions to deal with the burnout syndrome and its ramifications.
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- Razia AG Khammissa
- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- School of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- School of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- School of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Na Nakorn S, Srisintorn W, Youravong N. Factors associated with burnout among dentists in public hospitals, southern Thailand. J Dent Sci 2022; 17:1656-1664. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Pereira AT, Brito MJ, Cabaços C, Carneiro M, Carvalho F, Manão A, Araújo A, Pereira D, Macedo A. The Protective Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship between Perfectionism and Burnout in Portuguese Medicine and Dentistry Students. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:2740. [PMID: 35270432 PMCID: PMC8910448 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19052740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Recent studies have documented the high prevalence of burnout among medicine and dentistry students, with potentially catastrophic consequences for both students and patients. Both environmental and personality factors play a part in burnout; perfectionism, a common trait in medicine students' personalities, has been linked to psychological distress and increasing students' vulnerability to burnout. Self-compassion, i.e., treating oneself kindly through hardship, has recently emerged as a buffer between perfectionism and psychological distress. While using a novel three-factor conceptualization of perfectionism (BIG3), this study aims to analyze if self-compassion has a protective role in the relationship between perfectionism and burnout, in a sample of medicine and dentistry students, through mediation analysis. We found that self-compassion significantly mediated the relationship between all three forms of perfectionism and burnout: as a partial mediator in self-critical and rigid perfectionism, as well as a full mediator in narcissistic perfectionism. Our findings underline self-compassion's relevance in burnout prevention and management, supporting its use as an intervention target in burnout reduction programs and strategies.
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- Ana Telma Pereira
- Institute of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal; (M.J.B.); (C.C.); (M.C.); (F.C.); (A.M.); (A.A.); (D.P.); (A.M.)
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Serafin L, Kusiak A, Czarkowska-Pączek B. The COVID-19 Pandemic Increased Burnout and Bullying among Newly Graduated Nurses but Did Not Impact the Relationship between Burnout and Bullying and Self-Labelled Subjective Feeling of Being Bullied: A Cross-Sectional, Comparative Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:1730. [PMID: 35162753 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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(1) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic posed a great challenge to health care systems worldwide. Health care personnel, including nurses, work under high pressure and are overworked and overwhelmed, which results in a higher prevalence of burnout and workplace bullying, which further increases the intention to leave the nursing profession. (2) Methods: A comparative correlational and cross-sectional study design was adopted, and an online questionnaire was used to collect data between October 2019 and October 2021. Two hundred and fifty-seven newly graduated nurses participated in this study. The studied variable was measured using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, the Negative Acts Questionnaire, and metrics developed by the authors. (3) Results: The prevalence of bullying and burnout is significantly higher among nurses who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic than among those who worked before the pandemic, but the pandemic has not had an impact on the level of the subjective assessment of bullying. Working as a newly graduated nurse before or during the COVID-19 pandemic is a moderator between person-related bullying and its dimensions and disengagement. (4) Conclusions: Pandemics increase bullying and burnout among newly graduated nurses; however, the current challenges have caused some of this to remain unrevealed, the repercussions of which will appear with double strength later.
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Knights J, Beaton L, Young L, Araujo M, Yuan S, Clarkson J, Humphris G, Freeman R. Uncertainty and Fears Around Sustainability: A Qualitative Exploration of the Emotional Reactions of Dental Practitioners and Dental Care Professionals During COVID-19. Front Oral Health 2022; 2:799158. [PMID: 35128524 PMCID: PMC8813960 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2021.799158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Recent cross-sectional surveys have shown the detrimental impact of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of dental practitioners and dental care professionals. This qualitative study complements the growing quantitative evidence base with an in-depth exploration of the lived experiences of those working in primary care dental teams in Scotland. METHODS Focus groups were carried out with primary care dental team members and trainees between July and October 2020. Olsen's tripartite framework of health service sustainability was operationalised to explore how participants experienced uncertainty and their attempts to sustain dental services. RESULTS Analysis revealed significant concerns surrounding the sustainability of dental services and dental training programmes as a consequence of the emergency level response to the pandemic. Restrictions on dentistry were seen to be severely impeding desirable clinical outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable groups. Participants experienced being unable to deliver high quality care to their patients as both confusing and distressing. The capability of the dental health care system to meet a growing backlog of dental need and manage this effectively in a pandemic era was called in to serious question. Ongoing uncertainties were affecting how participants were thinking about their professional futures, with stress about income and employment, along with heightened experiences of professional isolation during the pandemic, resulting in some looking at possibilities for retraining or even considering leaving their profession altogether. DISCUSSION The impact of the pandemic has produced considerable uncertainty regarding the sustainability of dental services in the medium to longer term. It has also served to expose the uncertainties practitioners grapple with routinely as they attempt to sustain their NHS dental service delivery. CONCLUSION This study brings in to sharp focus the diversity of challenges, confusions and uncertainties experienced by dental practitioners and dental care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for suitable and ongoing measures to be put in place to support their mental well-being.
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- NHS Education for Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- NHS Education for Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Dental Health Services Research Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
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- NHS Education for Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Dental Health Services Research Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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- Dental Health Services Research Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
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Hedima EW, Okoro RN, Yelmis GA, Adam H. Assessment of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of pharmacists: A nationwide survey. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy 2022; 5:100109. [PMID: 35128517 PMCID: PMC8800499 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objectives To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and work on the mental health and wellbeing of pharmacists in Nigeria and investigate the risk of exhaustion, disengagement, burnout, and their associated factors. Methods This was an online cross-sectional study among pharmacists that involved the use of mental health and wellbeing questionnaire including a 16-item OLBI questionnaire. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed to determine the study distribution. Chi-square test was used to compare categorical variables, while independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to compare the mean values of two and three groups, respectively. Tukey posthoc test was used to compare various practice settings based on significant factors, while a two-sided Dunnett t-test was used to compare between groups for other significant factors. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Of the 612 pharmacists invited to participate in the survey, 426 completed and submitted the questionnaire giving a response rate of 69.6%. The Cronbach's alpha for wellness and mental health survey instrument in our study population is 0.74, while the average Cronbach's alpha for a 16-item OLBI questionnaire is 0.62 in our study population. The high risk of exhaustion and disengagement were met by 75.6% and 77.2% of the respondents, respectively. Eighty-three respondents (19.5%) met thresholds for either high risk of exhaustion or disengagement, while 66.2% had both a high risk of exhaustion and disengagement (burnout). Significant proportions of respondents with undergraduate pharmacy degree as the highest qualification obtained (70.6%, p < 0.001), in the hospital practice setting (62.8%, p < 0.001), and in full-time employment type (68.1%, p = 0.004) had the higher risk of burnout compared to their counterparts. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic and work significantly impacted the mental health and wellbeing of a considerable proportion of the respondents. Burnout affects the majority of pharmacists in Nigeria and is linked to undergraduate pharmacy degrees as the highest qualification obtained, hospital practice settings, and full-time employment. Thus, mitigating strategies from employees, government, and organizations are recommended to help improve working conditions and promote the well-being of pharmacists in Nigeria.
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Qutieshat A, Salem A, Aouididi R, Delatorre Bronzato J, Al-Waeli H, Abufadalah M, Shaikh S, Yassir Y, Mhanni A, Vasantavada P, Amer H. Perspective and practice of root caries management: a multicountry study - Part I. J Conserv Dent 2021; 24:141-147. [PMID: 34759579 PMCID: PMC8562823 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_19_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Every effort needs to be made to better understand the current state of practice and trends relating to root caries management which will be of benefit to dentists universally in the practice of dentistry. Aim: This article presents a multicountry questionnaire survey of the current state of practice in the management of root caries among dentists in nine different countries to get a wider range of opinions and perspectives. Methodology: A questionnaire related to root surface caries was distributed among practicing dentists in nine different countries, namely the United Kingdom, Libya, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Brazil, India, Malaysia, and Iraq. Questionnaire responses were analyzed, and the results were compared among groups. Results: The results showed statistically significant differences among dentists in most questionnaire aspects. Bleeding is the greatest obstacle facing dentists when restoring root surface lesions. Reported survival rates reflect uncertainty about the material and/or approach of choice in the management of root surface caries. Conclusion: This questionnaire survey revealed the current status of management of root surface caries in clinical practice in various countries. Substantial attention is required to bridge the knowledge gap and address the current void of uncertainty as relates to root caries management by providing a common ground for communication between dentists from all around the globe. In all, this work found a degree of consensus at the international level on what appears to work well among the dental practices surveyed and identified several issues with existing approaches that need to be addressed in future studies.
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- Abubaker Qutieshat
- Restorative Dentistry, Dundee Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Oral Biology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
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- Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia
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- Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia
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- Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Oral Pathology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Nash J, Woolley S. Managing patients with developmental co-ordination disorder in dentistry: Developing an online resource for dental professionals by a review of the literature. Spec Care Dentist 2021; 42:244-251. [PMID: 34652818 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To produce an online resource for dental professionals, advising them on ways to manage patients with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). METHOD AND RESULTS Literature search into the management of patients with DCD, and how to produce a high-quality leaflet using specific keywords. Using online databases, such as PubMed, the Cochrane Database and an internet search engine, an online resource in printable leaflet form was produced following a pilot readability assessment and review by those who work with individuals with DCD and a Special Care Dentistry special interest group. From the assessment tools used, the resource scored well in terms of readability and comprehension. The resource also received positive and constructive feedback from colleagues and those who work with individuals with DCD. CONCLUSION An online resource was produced for dental professionals, although further evaluation is required on whether it will be useful to the profession. The literature review suggests the need for more research to be carried out on the association between DCD and oral health, and how dental professionals can manage those with DCD within a general dental practice.
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- Julie Nash
- University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Wales, UK
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- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cardiff University School of Dentistry, Cardiff, UK
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Hernández-Ruiz RE, Benavides-Reyes C, González-López S, Bolaños-Carmona MV. A gender- based approach to the current situation of Spanish dentists. J Clin Exp Dent 2021; 13:e873-e885. [PMID: 34603616 PMCID: PMC8464394 DOI: 10.4317/jced.58303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background To determine the perception of Spanish dentists about the situation of the profession nowadays and how the changes occurred in dental workforce (in number and gender of the past twenty years) have affected their personal and professional lives, under a gender-based approach.
Material and Methods An online survey comprising of 51 opinion and socio-economic questions, divided into 9 sections of different topics, which was administered between the members of 13 professional associations. Chi-squared tests were calculated (p<0.05).
Results Valid responses were received from 422 participants with a mean age of 41 years old and 66% of female dentists. Most dentists considered their selves in a “good” position, however, 72.3% of them said the profession “has had worsened”. Opinions significantly differed between women and men in gender equity and the pay gap between them could be observed (29.4% of males earned more of 4000 euros a month, while only 15.1% female dentists did). Also, 49.5% of female dentists felt underrepresented in the highest association of Spanish dentists (General Council of Dentist - Consejo General de Dentistas) and 38.4% declared they have had suffered verbal violence coming from patients repeatedly.
Conclusions A generally negative perception of dentists’ work quality was found among respondents. Also, opinions between males and females differed in important aspects of professional development. Further research projects are needed to have growing evidence on problems and disparities in the dental workforce which would help the institutions to make improvement actions. Key words:Dentists, Health Workforce, Survey, Gender, Spain.
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- Rocío E Hernández-Ruiz
- Department of Operative Dentistry. School of Dentistry. University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja. Colegio Maximo s/n, E-18071, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Operative Dentistry. School of Dentistry. University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja. Colegio Maximo s/n, E-18071, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Operative Dentistry. School of Dentistry. University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja. Colegio Maximo s/n, E-18071, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja. Colegio Maximo s/n, E-18071, Spain
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Background Burnout results from ongoing, unsuccessfully managed workplace stress, resulting in feelings of exhaustion, increased mental distance from one's job, and reduced professional efficacy. Method This research used a cross-sectional questionnaire survey design. Graduated dentists in Singapore completed an online questionnaire comprising 5 sections: (a) demographics (3 items); (b) working conditions and experience (12 items); (c) the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) (19 items); (d) supplementary questions assessing causes and outcomes of stress and burnout (15 items); and (e) other outcomes (3 items). Results Overall, low to moderate levels of burnout were reported by the 210 survey respondents. Average CBI scale scores (out of 100) were as follows: personal burnout = 49.14, work-related burnout = 46.41, and patient-related burnout = 37.72. High to severe levels of burnout were self-reported by 24 individuals (11.3%) for personal burnout, 17 individuals (8.0%) for work-related burnout, and 9 individuals (4.2%) for patient-related burnout. Conclusions Levels of burnout were generally low to moderate in this sample, with a small proportion of dentists experiencing high levels of burnout. Further research is required to gain clarity on stress and burnout levels across different occupational designations and dentistry settings in Singapore.
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- Surinder Arora
- School of Population Health and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- School of Population Health and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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