Stress and burnout among dentists: a narrative review

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https://doi.org/10.21727/rpu.v17i1.5736

Abstract

Dentistry has been considered a stressful profession, often associated with health problems, both physical and mental. Stress and burnout syndrome are prevalent problems affecting dental professionals around the world. Objective: This article aims to provide a current comprehensive review of the state of research on stress and burnout in the dental profession. Method: The research was carried out in May 2024, and data collection was carried out on the following search portals: PUBMED, Scientific Electronic Library Online and Connected Papers. Original articles, literature reviews, theses and dissertations, gray literature in English, Spanish and Portuguese, published in the last 10 years, were considered for inclusion. Final Considerations: By identifying the underlying causes, manifestations, and consequences of stress and burnout in dentistry, stakeholders can implement specific interventions to support dental surgeons' mental health and resilience.Keywords: Stress, burnout syndrome, dentists.

Keywords: Stress, Burnout Syndrome, Dentists.

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Tábita Maika de Paiva Basilio, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM)

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cirurgia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, AM, Brasil

Denise Machado Duran Gutierrez De Paiva, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM)

Departamento de Psicologia, Faculdade de Educação, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, AM, Brasil.

Silvania da Conceição Furtado, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM)

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cirurgia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, AM, Brasil.

Pâmela dos Anjos Ferreira Lopes, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM)

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cirurgia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, AM, Brasil

Beatriz Fiuza Gondim da Silva, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM)

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cirurgia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, AM, Brasil

Sabrina Maciel Nascimento, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM)

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cirurgia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, AM, Brasil.

Published

2026-10-23

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): Revista Pró-UniverSUS Edição Especial V 17 N 1

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Dentistry

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Copyright (c) 2026 Tábita Maika de Paiva Basilio, Denise Machado Duran Gutierrez De Paiva, Silvania da Conceição Furtado, Pâmela dos Anjos Ferreira Lopes, Beatriz Fiuza Gondim da Silva, Sabrina Maciel Nascimento

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