Overcoming burnout in dental hygiene

Dental hygienists may be able to practice certain strategies to minimize burnout.

Work-related stress — exacerbated since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic — may contribute to burnout in hygienists, according to a report from Dentistry IQ. Burnout can lead to poor overall well-being in the hygienist profession.

However, data analytics may help hygienists better understand their impact and increase their job satisfaction. Data can also help improve patient care, team collaboration and profitability.

Hygienists were also advised to focus on their own needs, including their emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social and environmental well-being, in order to more effectively help their patients and colleagues.

Changing up a stagnant routine could also help hygienists renew their passion for the dental profession.

Read more: Dentistry IQ

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