Dentists at Breaking Point
A strong body of research evidence illustrates that mental health issues are evident and continuing to grow amongst dental students and qualified dental professionals. Many dentists in training and those in clinical practice report anxiety, exhaustion, stress, and depression, by comparison to other professions and the general population. It has been long-debated that dentists are at increased risk of suicidal ideation and suicide. Even at a glance, research seems to show that there are worrying numbers of dentists both contemplating…