Workplace Indicators and Well-Being among Oral Health Professionals in HRSA-Funded Health Centres

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Discusses survey results on the associations between 16 drivers of well-being in the workplace and job satisfaction, burnout, engagement, and retention for 2,671 dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dentists. Highlights specific drivers by provider type and includes a rural and urban comparison of the study population. Notes findings related to dentists in rural facilities.

Jinman Pang, Simona Surdu, Sage Shirey, Jean Moore

Health Affairs Scholar, 4(8)

08/2026

Dental workforce · Mental health · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Rural-urban differences