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Journal (Canadian Dental Association) Mar 2023Hypertension is a serious chronic illness that affects more than a third of the world's population. The high prevalence of hypertension coupled with its lack of initial...
Hypertension is a serious chronic illness that affects more than a third of the world's population. The high prevalence of hypertension coupled with its lack of initial clinical symptoms can make managing a hypertensive patient in a dental setting difficult. The dentist's role in managing hypertensive patients encompasses more than simple treatment modifications. Because of the frequency of dental checkups, dentists play an integral role in the detection of elevated blood pressure and appropriate subsequent referral. As such, it is imperative that dentists are aware of risk factors associated with hypertension to council patients early. In addition, antihypertensive medications pose a risk in dental treatment. Such drugs may produce various oral presentations and interact negatively with drugs commonly prescribed by the dentist. It is critical to recognize these changes and avoid possible interactions. Furthermore, dental treatment can often induce fear and anxiety resulting in an increase in blood pressure; this can further complicate management of patients with pre-existing hypertension. As research and recommendations are constantly changing, dentists must stay informed on how to appropriately administer care. This article is intended to provide the dental team with clear guidelines on the overall management of a hypertensive patient in a dental clinic.
Topics: Humans; Hypertension; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Pressure; Anxiety; Vital Signs; Dentists
PubMed: 37098279
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British Dental Journal Nov 2021Sports dentistry has traditionally focused on orofacial trauma. There is now increasing evidence that participation in sport, particularly at elite level, may...
Sports dentistry has traditionally focused on orofacial trauma. There is now increasing evidence that participation in sport, particularly at elite level, may significantly increase the risks to oral health. The negative impact of poor oral health on athlete-reported wellbeing and performance is clear. The risks to athlete oral health can and should be mitigated and the role of the sports dentist is evolving to meet these new challenges. Custom-made mouthguards provide protection against orofacial trauma and potentially, concussion. Oral health screening should be included in athlete pre-season preparation. As integrated members of the athlete support team, dentists and dental care professionals can provide sport-specific oral health advice, encouraging athletes to take ownership of their oral health. The potential for translational health and wellbeing benefits to the wider population is also substantial, particularly with youth groups and recreational athletes. Sports dentistry requires distinctive skills. A UK-wide network of dentists and other oral health professionals with an interest in sport is important, to ensure that both appropriate advice and treatment is evidence-based and to further develop the research and clinical foundations.
Topics: Adolescent; Athletes; Dentists; Humans; Oral Health; Sports
PubMed: 34773016
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-021-3612-9 -
Primary Dental Journal May 2019Changes in social structure and advances in technology will influence oral healthcare and the dental workforce. The Council of European Dentists (CED) acknowledges...
Changes in social structure and advances in technology will influence oral healthcare and the dental workforce. The Council of European Dentists (CED) acknowledges distinct differences between existing dentists and dentists of the future, identifying skills and competencies necessary to make the dentist of the future fit for purpose. These skills and competences are discussed in the context of the profile of the dentist of the future, highlighting the need to review arrangements for the recruitment and retention of future dental workforce.
Topics: Dental Staff; Dentists; Forecasting; Humans; Personnel Selection
PubMed: 31122328
DOI: 10.1308/205016819826439565 -
Journal of the American Dental... Feb 2016
Topics: Dentists; Humans; Professional Practice Location
PubMed: 26809692
DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2015.12.002 -
Leadership in Health Services... Oct 2018Purpose The purpose of this paper was to study the career paths of leaders with a career background as a dentist from basic degree to chief or executive leadership...
Purpose The purpose of this paper was to study the career paths of leaders with a career background as a dentist from basic degree to chief or executive leadership positions and individual factors that influenced their decisions. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interview and a questionnaire were used to study 13 leaders using the structure of Edgar Schein's career anchor interview and career orientation inventory questionnaire. Theory-driven content analysis was used to analyze the data according to themes which included career paths, factors associated with job and career changes and thoughts about future careers. Findings Three different career path types were identified: Progressives (Type A), By chance (Type B), and Enthusiasts (Type C). The main motives were: the Progressives' goal orientation to proceed to higher leadership positions, the By chance group's job and even career changing by taking a chance on an interesting possibility that comes their way and the Enthusiasts' willingness to make a difference and search for possibilities to change things. The most important career anchor was "pure challenge" among the Progressives and By chance groups and "general managerial competence" among the Enthusiasts. Originality/value Studies on personal factors associating with career paths in health care are scarce and similarly leaders with a dentist background are less studied, even though leadership could be an excellent career choice for a dentist. Different individuals can have varied motives and career paths toward executive positions. Because of the multi-professional functions in health care, organizations could benefit from having leaders with different expertise backgrounds.
Topics: Career Mobility; Dentists; Female; Finland; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Leadership; Male; Middle Aged; Motivation; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 30234454
DOI: 10.1108/LHS-08-2017-0051 -
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England) Jan 2016Dentists and dental students have been reported to be at high risk of burnout and risk factors have been identified. Despite research into burnout in dentists, only a... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Dentists and dental students have been reported to be at high risk of burnout and risk factors have been identified. Despite research into burnout in dentists, only a few papers have identified significantly associated factors.
AIMS
To identify the most significant factors associated with burnout in dentists and dental students in published literature.
METHODS
We systematically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and HMIC electronic databases to source literature on the factors associated with burnout in dentists. We critically appraised and themed papers using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme to find the most significant factors.
RESULTS
From 115 studies identified by the search string, we deemed 33 papers to be relevant for review. The most prevalent and significant factors associated with burnout were: younger age, male gender, student status, high job-strain/working hours, those enrolled in clinical degree programmes and certain personality types. However, only a limited amount of literature explored the directional relationship between these factors and burnout.
CONCLUSIONS
This review identified several significant factors contributing to burnout in dentists and dental students. Further longitudinal and prospective studies are required to assess causation. Burnout should be considered a multifactorial phenomenon that can develop early in a dental career. Screening programmes and coping strategies might help to identify and prevent it.
Topics: Burnout, Professional; Dentistry; Dentists; Female; Humans; Job Satisfaction; Male; Personality; Students, Dental; Workload
PubMed: 26443193
DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqv119 -
Orvosi Hetilap Mar 2021Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: A kiégés jelensége fokozottan érinti az egészségügyi dolgozókat, a nagyfokú stressz, a folyamatos fizikai és emocionális...
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Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: A kiégés jelensége fokozottan érinti az egészségügyi dolgozókat, a nagyfokú stressz, a folyamatos fizikai és emocionális megterhelés miatt. A kiégés mérését fogorvosok körében végeztük, mivel Magyarországon még nem készült csak fogorvosokat mérő keresztmetszeti vizsgálat. Célkitűzés: Elsődleges célunk a fogorvosi kiégés előfordulásának, súlyosságának mérése, a rizikófaktorok kiszűrése volt. Másodlagos célul a kiégés veszélyére való figyelem felkeltését tűztük ki az érintett csoportban. Módszer: Az adatgyűjtés a 'Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services Survey' 22 tételes magyar, validált változatával történt online formában. Eredmények: Online kérdőívünket 407 fogorvos töltötte ki. A következő eredményeket kaptuk: az emocionális kimerülés esetében a válaszadók 20%-a (81 fő) tartozik a magas kategóriába, a cinizmus dimenziójának esetében a válaszadók 17,5%-át (70 fő) jellemzi a magas pontszám. A teljesítményvesztés magas dimenziója a minta 75%-ában (302 fő) volt igazolható. Szignifikáns (p≤0,05) védőfaktornak találtuk a harmonikus kollegiális viszonyt, a hobbi meglétét, a 2-4 óra napi munkát, a támogató otthoni és munkahelyi légkört, az egészségi probléma és a saját vállalkozás hiányát. Szignifikáns negatív eltérést 6-10 éve dolgozó férfiak körében találtunk. Következtetés: Az eredmények felhívják a figyelmet a legfontosabb protektív tényezőkre, melyek segítségével csökkenthető a kiégés mértéke. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(11): 419-424.
INTRODUCTION
Burnout has an increased impact on healthcare workers due to severe stress, constant physical and emotional strain. Burnout was measured among dentists, as no such cross-sectional study has been made in Hungary.
OBJECTIVE
Our primary goal was to measure the incidence and severity of dental burnout and to screen for the risk factors. Our secondary goal was to raise awareness of the risk of burnout in the affected group.
METHOD
Data collection was performed online with the 22-item Hungarian validated version of Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services Survey.
RESULTS
407 dentists completed our online questionnaire. The following results were obtained: in the case of emotional exhaustion, 20% of the respondents belong to the high category, in the cynicism dimension, 17.5% of the respondents have high scores. The high dimension of performance loss is typical in 75% of the sample. We found that harmonious collegial relationships, the existence of a hobby, 2-4 hours of daily work, a supportive home and work atmosphere, the lack of health problems and self-employment are significant (p≤0.05) protective factors. Significant negative differences were found among men who had been working for 6-10 years.
CONCLUSION
The results draw attention to the most important protective factors that can help reduce the rate of burnout. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(11): 419-424.
Topics: Burnout, Professional; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dentists; Humans; Hungary; Male; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 33714940
DOI: 10.1556/650.2021.32010 -
General Dentistry 2016
Topics: Dentists; Education, Dental, Continuing; Humans; Learning
PubMed: 26943080
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British Dental Journal Jun 2019
Topics: Burnout, Professional; Dentists; Humans
PubMed: 31203312
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-019-0428-y -
American Journal of Orthodontics and... Aug 2014
Topics: Dentists; Education, Dental; Educational Status; Ethics, Dental; Humans; Orthodontics; Professional Competence; School Admission Criteria; Social Values
PubMed: 25085294
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2014.05.019