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ArticleEuropean journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe2026

Mental Health Matters: A Multi-Institution Study on the Mental Health of Undergraduate Dental Students.

Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri, Kamran Ali, Daniel Zahra, Zohaib Khurshid, Alhanouf A Alkhuraiji, Nourhan M Aly, Anas Shamala, Abeer Abdulkareem Almashraqi, Alaa Daud

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Article in European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Mental Health Matters: A Multi-Institution Study on the Mental Health of Undergraduate Dental Students.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Sadeq Ali Al-MaweriDepartment of Preclinical Oral Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4932-1377
Kamran AliCollege of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3122-6729
Daniel ZahraAssessment and Psychometrics, School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6534-6916
Zohaib KhurshidDepartment of Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7998-7335
Alhanouf A AlkhuraijiDepartment of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Nourhan M AlyDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8729-2485
Anas ShamalaDepartment of Preventive and Biomedical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, UST, Aden, Yemen.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3439-5453
Abeer Abdulkareem AlmashraqiCollege of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8787-6675
Alaa DaudCollege of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3866-8906

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study aims to explore the prevalence of mental health issues among dental students in the Arabic-speaking countries and identify the contributing factors.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among dental students at multiple dental institutions from four Arabic-speaking countries namely, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Egypt. The survey questionnaire consisted of five sections: Consent to participate; Demographics of the participants; The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21); the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9); and open-ended items.

resultsOf the 508 responses received, 429 provided complete PHQ-9 and DASS-21 scales, forming the basis of the analyses. Results indicated a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among dental students, with 34.27% self-reporting moderate depression and 9.86% severe depression. Additionally, significant gender differences were observed, with female students reporting higher levels of mental health symptoms for both DASS-21 and PHQ-9. The study also highlights the lack of significant association between year of study and severity of mental health symptoms, suggesting that mental health challenges are pervasive across all academic years.

conclusionThese findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to support the mental well-being of dental students, with particular attention to academic stress, gender differences, and cultural considerations. By addressing these challenges, dental education programs can foster a healthier, more supportive learning environment for students.

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AnxietyDepressionMental HealthStress, PsychologicalStudents, DentalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEgyptFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited Arab EmiratesYemenanxietydental studentsdepressioneducationmental healthstress

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