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Dentists' Mental Health: Challenges, Supports, and Promising Practices.
T Maragha1, J Atanackovic2, T Adams3
1Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
JDR Clinical and Translational Research
|September 20, 2024
Summary
Canadian dentists face significant mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety, with female dentists reporting higher stress due to caretaking responsibilities. Developing gender-specific support strategies is crucial for their well-being and the profession.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychiatry
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Dentist mental health is a critical concern within the healthcare profession.
- Previous research indicates a need for better understanding of specific challenges faced by dentists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify mental health challenges experienced by Canadian dentists.
- To describe the support needs and promising practices for improving dentist mental health.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods case study design was employed.
- Data were collected through semistructured qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey for triangulation.
Main Results:
- 44% of dentists reported mental health issues like depression and PTSD.
- Female dentists experienced more stress, particularly related to caretaking, with 50% reporting issues compared to 37% of men.
- Key challenges included practice management, lack of autonomy, patient care, loneliness, and isolation.
Conclusions:
- Mental health challenges significantly impact dentists' careers and productivity in Canada.
- Gender-specific strategies are needed to support dentist mental health.
- Interventions should address working conditions to reduce attrition and improve patient care.
Keywords:
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