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Dental professionals have third-highest distressed, struggling rate
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- American Dental Association
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Summary and scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol. Not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dental professionals show the third-highest rate of distress or struggling among eight healthcare occupations, according to the 2025-2026 State of Well-Being Report, which means practice owners and staff may need to prioritize wellness resources to maintain team stability and performance.
Key points
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The 2025-2026 State of Well-Being Report placed dental professionals third in distress or struggling among eight healthcare occupations surveyed.
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Mayo Clinic’s Well-Being Index, an anonymous validated self-assessment tool, provided the data for the report.
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45.3% of dental index users—including dentists, hygienists, and assistants—reported distress or struggling, behind nursing at 50.3% and nonphysician clinical/support staff at 46%.
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Dentists, specialists, dental students, and team members can access the Well-Being Index for free at ADA.org/wellness.
Who should care
- Owner
- Associate
- Staff
- Student
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American Dental Association
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