Job satisfaction and its related factors among dentists: A cross-sectional study

Kobza, Joanna; Syrkiewicz-Świtała, Magdalena

doi:10.3233/wor-182749

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“…Comparisons of the result of the present study with other studies revealed that the overall satisfaction scores of this study were low. The satisfaction scores in the present study were lower than that of studies conducted among dentists in China,[7] Poland,[14] South Korea (score of 3.2 out of 5),[11] Lithuania (score of 4.06 out of 5),[6] and India. [15] Furthermore, the mean scores of satisfaction among dental assistants reported in this study were lower than that reported earlier in Saudi Arabia by Aljazairy et al .…”

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Predictors and level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in national guard health affairs

Hamasha¹,

Alturki²,

Alghofaili³

et al. 2019

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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Objective: To assess the level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in the National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA) in Saudi Arabia and to explore any predictors that have impact on the level of satisfaction. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study targeted dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental lab technicians who are workers for the NGHA. A cluster random sampling procedure was conducted from seven dental centers. Data were collected through a self-reported questionnaire that was previously published. Satisfaction questions were related to (a) professional and personal life, (b) income and job security, (c) quality of service, and (d) prestige and self-perception domains. Data analysis included frequency distributions, and a comparison of mean using t -test was conducted using SPSS software. Results: The response rate was 55.5%. The mean satisfaction score was 65.7 out of 112 (2.9 out of 5). Of the four domains pertaining to job satisfactions, the highest mean score was obtained for quality of service (4.2 out of 5), followed by prestige and self-perception (2.8 out of 5), professional and personal life (2.8 out of 5), and income and job security (2.6 out of 5). Non-Saudis were found to be significantly more satisfied in professional and personal life; however, Saudi dentists were more satisfied for income and job security and quality of services. Conclusions: In general, the dental workforce practicing in NGHA experience a low level of job satisfaction. Professional and personal life, income and job security, and quality of services are all important factors affecting the level of job satisfaction.

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confidence: 89%

Predictors and level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in national guard health affairs

Hamasha¹,

Alturki²,

Alghofaili³

et al. 2019

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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“…This is in accordance with a study conducted by Kobza J et al and Pandita V et al where the dentists where reasonably satisfied with their jobs. 2,6 No significant differences were observed between males and females in the current study with regards to job performance, satisfaction and occupational stress. This finding is in accordance with a study in Yemen where no statistical differences were reported in stress among male and female dentists.…”

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confidence: 61%

“…There are many dimensions in dentistry that can lead to satisfaction or dissatisfaction and can even affect the performance and lead to increase in stress among dental practitioners. 2 Increased temperature can be one such factor. The present study was done to assess the effect of temperature on job performance, satisfaction and occupational stress.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Job satisfaction is a comparison between input and output. 2 Occupational stress, also known as job stress, has been defined as the experience of negative emotional states such as frustration, worry, anxiety and depression attributed to work related factors. 3 Performance is defined as the management or measurement refers to the on-going means by which an organization monitors, documents, corrects or rewards individual and collective employee performance in an organization, using various tools.…”

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Effect of Summer Temperature on the Work Efficiency of Dentists

Mir¹,

Kk²,

Gupta³

et al. 2019

IHRJ

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INTRODUCTION AND AIM: Environment is closely related to human health. While the effects of temperature on comfort are broadly recognized, the effects on worker productivity have received much less attention. Thus this research was planned to investigate the eﬀects of heat stress on job satisfaction, job performance, occupational stress among dentists. MATERIALS AND METHOD: This research was designed to be cross-sectional in nature where a convenience sampling of 70 interns, 88 post-graduate students and 49 faculty members of IDS Bareilly were selected. Questionnaires were self-administered and contained twelve points for job satisfaction (Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire), thirteen points for occupational stress and twelve for job performance RESULTS: The subjects were moderately satisfied with their jobs, were less stressed and had a moderate job performance. After descriptive tests, the Chi-squared test, Pearson and Spearman Correlation Coeﬃcient was applied to test statistical significance and p value was set to be significant at p<0.5. DISCUSSION: The present study showed that most of the dentists (60.9%) had a high sense of heat and such results may be because of the current hospital framework which includes lack of air conditioners, continuous patient workload in hospital, high sense of heat among the dentists working in top floors etc. CONCLUSION: If effective prevention measures are taken in the hospitals, dentists may perform more efficiently and also the increase the job satisfaction.

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“…[1] The structure of dental care in Poland has a specific organization. [2] Most facilities are small or even 1-person dental offices. The dental office staff usually includes a dental assistant or hygienist; only in larger dental offices there is a medical secretary.…”

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Medical emergencies in dental hygienists’ practice

Smereka

Aluchna

et al. 2019

Medicine

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Dental hygienists in Poland work in various settings, including public health care institutions, private dental practices, dental clinics, kindergartens, and schools. They can often face medical emergencies, whose rate is increasing owing to comorbidities and aging of dental patients’ populations. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of medical emergencies in dental hygienists’ practice in Poland and the hygienists’ preparedness and attitudes toward emergencies. A 10-question authors’ own questionnaire was filled in by 613 dental hygienist. It referred to their cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, availability of emergency medical equipment in the workplace, the prevalence of medical emergencies including the need for an emergency medical service (EMS) call, and the management of cardiac arrest. Overall, 613 dental hygienists working in Poland participated in the study; 38.99% had taken part in basic life support (BLS) training within the previous 12 months and 35.89% within 2 to 5 years; 15.17% had experienced at least 1 emergency situation requiring an EMS call within the previous 12 months. Vasovagal syncope was the most common medical emergency (15.97%), followed by moderate anaphylactic reaction (13.87%), seizures (8.81%), hyperventilation crisis (7.50%), and hypoglycemia (7.34%). The most common medical emergency in dental hygienists’ practice in Poland is syncope followed by mild anaphylactic reaction. Most of the dental hygienist had participated in a BLS course within the previous 5 years; however, 20% of them have never participated since graduation. Dental hygienists should participate in BLS courses every 2 years to keep the cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills and stay up-to-date with current guidelines. An important part of the study participants declare the lack of availability in their workplaces of life-saving equipment, including self-expanding bag resuscitator, oropharyngeal, and supraglottic airway device and oxygen source. Medical emergency equipment as recommended in the international guidelines should be available in every practice.

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Job satisfaction and its related factors among dentists: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Higher professional satisfaction was observed in the group of younger doctors working in the private sector in large cities. Women reported satisfaction more often than men. The external environment had no impact on professional satisfaction.

Cited by 24 publications

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Predictors and level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in national guard health affairs

Predictors and level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in national guard health affairs

Effect of Summer Temperature on the Work Efficiency of Dentists

Medical emergencies in dental hygienists’ practice

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