New Study Investigates the Impact of COVID-19 on Dentists’ Mental Health
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 19, 2023
A study out of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Dentistry in Saskatoon, Canada, used the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome scale to analyze the pandemic’s effects on dentists. The study used both social and biological indicators, including cortisol levels measured from saliva samples sent by participating dentists. Results over 10 months confirmed heightened stress levels and mental strain among dentists due to pandemic-related changes in their clinical practices.
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