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Journal of Public Health Dentistry Sep 2023The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with burnout in Australian dental practitioners.
BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with burnout in Australian dental practitioners.
METHODS
A cross-sectional survey of 1483 Australian dental practitioners was conducted from Oct to Dec 2021. Participants reported burnout using the Sydney Burnout Measure, and aspects of mental health including psychological distress, depression, and anxiety disorders. Predictors of burnout were explored using a generalized linear model with a stepped approach including demographic, health and risk factor variables.
RESULTS
One in four participants were classified as likely to be experiencing burnout. Burnout was associated with working in a regional/rural location (β = 2.82, p < 0.001), an academic/non-clinical role (β = 5.01, p = 0.037), more years of experience as a dental practitioner (β = 0.08, p = 0.022), a current diagnosis of depression (β = 2.38, p = 0.049), moderate/severe psychological distress (β = 7.16, p < 0.001), poor self-rated physical health (β = 5.84, p < 0.001) and increasing alcohol consumption (β = 0.17, p = 0.020). Participants who scored high on resilience (β = -0.23, p = 0.002) or perfectionism (β = -0.24, p < 0.001) had lower burnout scores.
CONCLUSION
Australian dental practitioners appear to be at high risk of burnout which may impact on their health and wellbeing and ability to deliver patient care. There is a need for support services to manage burnout and education to address workplace and environmental factors that may contribute to burnout.
Topics: Humans; Dentists; Cross-Sectional Studies; Australia; Professional Role; Burnout, Professional; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 38018025
DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12594 -
British Dental Journal Dec 2023Ulceration is probably the oral mucosal condition seen most frequently by general dental practitioners. It is almost always painful and therefore sufferers are prompt to...
Ulceration is probably the oral mucosal condition seen most frequently by general dental practitioners. It is almost always painful and therefore sufferers are prompt to seek advice. An important exception to this generalisation is the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma, which is often painless in its early stages. Definitive diagnosis, which requires mucosal biopsy, is mandatory for any persistent area of oral ulceration.
Topics: Humans; Oral Ulcer; Mouth Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Dentists; Professional Role
PubMed: 38066141
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6504-3 -
British Dental Journal Dec 2023Ulceration is probably the oral mucosal condition seen most frequently by general dental practitioners. It is almost always painful and therefore sufferers are prompt to...
Ulceration is probably the oral mucosal condition seen most frequently by general dental practitioners. It is almost always painful and therefore sufferers are prompt to seek advice. An important exception to this generalisation is the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma, which is often painless in its early stages. Definitive diagnosis, which requires mucosal biopsy, is mandatory for any persistent area of oral ulceration.
Topics: Humans; Oral Ulcer; Mouth Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Dentists; Professional Role
PubMed: 38102261
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6549-3 -
British Dental Journal Nov 2023
Topics: Humans; Dentists; Dental Restoration, Permanent
PubMed: 38001179
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6568-0 -
Primary Dental Journal Dec 2023Avulsion injuries, though relatively uncommon, are one of the most serious of dentoalveolar injuries. Replantation at the scene of the incident is almost always the...
Avulsion injuries, though relatively uncommon, are one of the most serious of dentoalveolar injuries. Replantation at the scene of the incident is almost always the treatment of choice whenever possible. This paper outlines a step-by-step approach for the management of avulsion injuries, including a splinting protocol. This aims to support general dental practitioners in feeling more confident with managing these injuries.
Topics: Humans; Tooth Avulsion; Dentists; Professional Role; Incisor
PubMed: 38018678
DOI: 10.1177/20501684231210910 -
British Dental Journal May 2024
Topics: Humans; United Kingdom; Foreign Professional Personnel; Dentists
PubMed: 38730165
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7413-9 -
Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism Nov 2023A 2015 survey of the Japan Osteoporosis Society (JOS) on medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) revealed that cooperation between physicians and dentists...
INTRODUCTION
A 2015 survey of the Japan Osteoporosis Society (JOS) on medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) revealed that cooperation between physicians and dentists was poor. Discontinuation of antiresorptive agents before tooth extraction was found to increase adverse events without preventing MRONJ. We compared this 2015 survey with a new survey conducted in 2022 to investigate cooperation between physicians and dentists for MRONJ.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A web-based structured questionnaire including 13 key queries was sent to 3813 physicians who were members of JOS, and 1227 (32.2%) responses were received.
RESULTS
Of the 1227 respondents, 909 (74.1%) had complied with a discontinuation request from a dentist before tooth extraction, although 25.4% of medications were not related to the incidence of MRONJ. Of these, 177 respondents reported 252 adverse events including 10 (1.3%) cases of MRONJ. The prevalence of fractures increased from 4.8% in 2015 to 8.2% in 2022. The rates of respondents who requested oral health care by a dentist before antiresorptive agent therapy and reported cooperation between physicians and dentists were 72.7% and 42.4% in 2022 compared with 32.9% and 24.8% in 2015, respectively. The rates of cooperation among the 47 prefectures in Japan were significantly different, ranging from 10.0 to 83.3% (p = 0.02).
CONCLUSION
This study confirmed increased cooperation between physicians and dentists for MRONJ in Japan. However, a more equal distribution of cooperation across Japan is necessary to optimally manage MRONJ. Discontinuation of antiresorptive agents is no longer necessary because fractures during discontinuation continue to increase in Japan.
Topics: Humans; Bone Density Conservation Agents; Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw; East Asian People; Nigeria; Osteoporosis; Physicians; Fractures, Bone; Surveys and Questionnaires; Dentists; Diphosphonates
PubMed: 37516668
DOI: 10.1007/s00774-023-01458-3 -
Primary Dental Journal Mar 2024Transposition of teeth may present to the general dental practitioner and in some circumstances transposed teeth may present with other dental anomalies. Although dental...
Transposition of teeth may present to the general dental practitioner and in some circumstances transposed teeth may present with other dental anomalies. Although dental transpositions are rare anomalies, management of transposed teeth can often be complex, requiring multidisciplinary management. It is therefore important for dentists to be familiar with the clinical and radiographic presentation of transpositions and understand the aetiology to aid early diagnosis and appropriate management. Dentists are best placed to detect transposed teeth and should be familiar with the clinical and radiographic presentation, aetiology, and classification of transpositions in order to aid early diagnosis and their subsequent management.
Topics: Humans; Tooth Eruption, Ectopic; Dentists; Cuspid; Maxilla; Professional Role
PubMed: 38520194
DOI: 10.1177/20501684241230777 -
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor... Apr 2024To analyze the portrayal of dentists in films, 259 films from the period 1907 - 2018 featuring one or more dentists, were systematically analyzed. A total of 333...
To analyze the portrayal of dentists in films, 259 films from the period 1907 - 2018 featuring one or more dentists, were systematically analyzed. A total of 333 dentists were identified, mostly of Caucasian origin (85%) and male (86%). 228 dentists depicted dental procedures, sometimes using gloves (41%), (splash) glasses (35%), and mouth masks (24%). The depicted dental procedures mainly consist of the use of pocket probes and mirrors (46%), drilling/filling (31%), and extractions (25%). Furthermore, dentists in films are relatively often involved in negative activities such as physical violence (29%) and sexual offences (18%). In 16 films (6%), dentists murdered people. Although there is no single stereotypical portrayal of dentists in films, the overall picture seems to need improvement as it is not contributing to the reputation of the dental profession.
Topics: Humans; Male; Dentists; Masks
PubMed: 38597461
DOI: 10.5177/ntvt.2024.04.23078 -
American Journal of Orthodontics and... Oct 2023Artificial intelligence (AI) developed rapidly in orthodontics, and AI-based cephalometric applications have been adopted. This study aimed to assess AI-assisted...
INTRODUCTION
Artificial intelligence (AI) developed rapidly in orthodontics, and AI-based cephalometric applications have been adopted. This study aimed to assess AI-assisted cephalometric technologies related knowledge, experience, and attitude among orthodontists and orthodontic students; describe their subject view of the applications and related technologies in orthodontics; and identify associated factors.
METHODS
An online cross-sectional survey based on a professional tool (www.wjx.cn) was performed from October 11-17, 2022. Participants were recruited with a purposive and snowball sampling approach. Data was collected and analyzed with descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable generalized estimating equations.
RESULTS
Four hundred eighty valid questionnaires were collected and analyzed; 68.8% of the respondents agreed that AI-based cephalometric applications would replace manual and semiautomatic approaches. Practitioners using AI-assisted applications (87.5%) spent less time in cephalometric analysis than the other groups using other approaches, and 349 (72.7%) respondents considered AI-based applications could assist in obtaining more accurate analysis results. Lectures and training programs (56.0%) were the main sources of respondents' knowledge about AI. Knowledge level was associated with experience in AI-related clinical or scientific projects (P <0.001). Most respondents (88.8%) were interested in future AI applications in orthodontics.
CONCLUSIONS
Respondents are optimistic about the future of AI in orthodontics. AI-assisted cephalometric applications were believed to make clinical diagnostic analysis more convenient and straightforward for practitioners and even replace manual and semiautomatic approaches. The education and promotion of AI should be strengthened to elevate orthodontists' understanding.
Topics: Humans; Artificial Intelligence; Cross-Sectional Studies; Orthodontists; Students; Surveys and Questionnaires; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
PubMed: 37565946
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.07.006