Team and HR
Dental burnout
Long-term exhaustion and detachment from work that affects dentists and dental teams, described by the World Health Organization as a result of chronic workplace stress that is not well managed.
Dental burnout is burnout among dentists and dental team members. The World Health Organization describes burn-out as a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It lists three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion, distance from the job, and reduced efficacy.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has written that the realities of the health care system are driving many health workers to burnout. Burnout can affect staff health, patient care and staff turnover.
Burnout is an occupational phenomenon, not a medical diagnosis. Anyone who feels distress should reach out to a qualified health professional. Related topics include employee retention. This entry is general information.