Exploring the determinants of career satisfaction among Pakistani dentists: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aims of this study were to investigate the factors affecting career satisfaction within the Pakistani dental community and to assess demographic characteristics as significant predictors of professional satisfaction.

Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Data were collected from registered dentists across urban and rural areas of Pakistan via an electronic survey distributed through professional forums, social media groups and email lists to ensure nationwide representation.

Participants

A total of 600 registered dental surgeons were selected across Pakistan using single-stage cluster sampling, with inclusion based on a permanent Pakistan Medical and Dental Council licence, excluding temporary licence holders, non-consenting individuals and thos

SUBMITTER: Yasin O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12682187 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature