Iris Publishers Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health

  Authored by  Salwa Mekled*, Abstract The present study is to review stress among dentists. This review discusses several factors that can cause stress for dental professionals, and the impact of stress on the general health of dental professionals. This review found several mechanisms to cope with workplace related stress, however more research is needed. Keywords:  Stress; Dental professionals; Stress management Introduction Stress in the workplace is considered the worldwide health epidemic of the 21st century [1]. Dentistry could be a stressful profession that can affect the whole health [2]. Some studies revealed that women were experiencing more stress than men. The reason could be due to women sensitivity and probably they could be affected by environmental stress factors easier [3]. Many factors at work can lead to stress. Some of these are: clinical work, adverse working conditions, working with anxious patients, time pressures, an obligation to continuously wor...