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Stress in dentistry

E N Gale1

  • 1Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, USA.

The New York State Dental Journal
|November 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Dentists experience significant professional stress, primarily due to patient behaviors and financial challenges. Recognizing and managing both physical and emotional stress symptoms is crucial for dental practitioners to maintain well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Dental Practice Management

Background:

  • Dentists perceive their profession as highly stressful.
  • This perception is often linked to patient interactions and economic factors.
  • Stress in dentistry can manifest physically and emotionally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the nature of stress and adaptation in the dental profession.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing stress symptoms in dentists.
  • To provide methods for stress reduction and control.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and discussion of stress and adaptation.
  • Analysis of common stressors in dental practice.
  • Exploration of physical and emotional stress manifestations.

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Main Results:

  • Dentist-reported stress is a significant issue.
  • Patient behaviors and economic pressures are key contributors to stress.
  • Emotional stress indicators are frequently overlooked compared to physical ones.

Conclusions:

  • Practitioners must be aware of stress in themselves and colleagues.
  • Early recognition of emotional stress behaviors is vital.
  • Implementing stress management techniques is essential for dentist well-being.