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    • To investigate the association between dental practice setting and job satisfaction among dentists.
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    • Dentists in small group practices reported the highest overall job satisfaction.
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    • Large group practice settings were associated with the lowest levels of reported stress.

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    • Findings highlight potential trade-offs in advantages and disadvantages across different dental practice models.
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