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ArticleBMC medical education2025

Burnout rate among dental professionals post COVID-19 at one academic dental institution.

Utsavi H Kapadia, Sanam Akhavan, Manwa M Hegde, Jaspreet Singh Cheema, Keerthini Veluru, Alireza Karimi, Nazgol Zamanian, Elbert Tom, Sohail Ebrahimi, Ram M Vaderhobli

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Utsavi H KapadiaDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
Sanam AkhavanDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
Manwa M HegdeDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
Jaspreet Singh CheemaDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
Keerthini VeluruDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
Alireza KarimiDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
Nazgol ZamanianDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
Elbert TomUCSF School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, USA.
Sohail EbrahimiDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
Ram M VaderhobliDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), UCSF School of Dentistry, Director AEGD NYU Langone, 707 Parnassus Ave, Suite 4000, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA. ram.vaderhobli@ucsf.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected the healthcare profession worldwide. Frontline healthcare workers have experienced increased personal and occupational stress related to burnout, depression, and anxiety. The long-term effects of burnout, anxiety and mental suffering may lead to social isolation, substance abuse and behavioral changes. The goal of this study is to assess the self-reported levels of burnout and institutional support among dental students, residents, faculty and staff at the University of California, San Francisco in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodsA 15-minutes short survey questionnaire was distributed to all dental students, dental residents, dental faculty, and staff through Qualtrics

resultsDuring the period of the study there were 109 participants. We found that most professionals rated institutional support as Good. The CBI subscale scores revealed that both personal and work-related burnout were prevalent among study participants. A total of 108 dental professionals at UCSF completed a 21-item questionnaire assessing the impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing and burnout, with 55.56% (n = 60) reporting changes in their work-related wellbeing. Based on the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, 37.74% (n = 40) reported moderate, 8.49% (n = 9) high, and 1.89% (n = 2) severe personal burnout, while 38.68% (n = 41) experienced moderate and 14.15% (n = 15) high or severe work-related burnout.

conclusionOur study findings emphasize the need for proactive measures to address burnout and support the well-being of dental students, faculty, and staff. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The findings suggest that dental institutions should implement targeted support systems and mental health resources to address burnout among dental professionals effectively. By fostering a supportive environment, institutions can improve both professional well-being and patient care quality.

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Burnout, ProfessionalCOVID-19DentistsFaculty, DentalAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSan FranciscoSARS-CoV-2Schools, DentalStudents, DentalSurveys and QuestionnairesAnxietyBurnoutCOVID-19DepressionMental healthProfessionalsStress

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PMCPMC12465423

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