Evaluation of the Most Stressful Dental Treatment Procedures of Conservative Dentistry among Polish Dental Students.

ABSTRACT: Dental schools are considered to be a very stressful environment; the stress levels of dental students are higher than those of the general population. The aim of this study was to assess the level of stress among dental students while performing specific dental procedures. A survey was conducted among 257 participants. We used an original questionnaire, which consisted of 14 questions assigned to three categories: I-Diagnosis, II-Caries Treatment, and III-Endodontic Treatment. Each participant marked their perceived level of stress during the performed dental treatment procedures. The scale included values of 0-6, where 0 indicates no stress, while 6 indicates high stress. Third- (p=0.006) and fourth-year (p=0.009) women were characterized by a higher level of perceived stress during dent

SUBMITTER: Mocny-Pachonska K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8122741 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature