For many dental professionals, burnout has become a familiar feeling—to the point it's often normalized as just part of their careers.
But here, these dental peers dispel that idea and break down what burnout really is, and what you can do about it.
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Material from this gallery was adapted from:
Burnout in dentistry: What it is and how to overcome it, David Rice, DDS, and Amisha Singh, DDS
10 ways for hygienists to avoid burnout, Christa Crilley McConaghy, BS, RDH, PHDHP
Recovering from burnout: 5 steps to reclaim your life, Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH
Dentistry is hard. It's OK to ask for help. Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD
Feeling burned out? Try these career rejuvenation ideas, Gordon Christensen, DDS, PhD, MSD