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Sep 26 • 5 tweets • 2 min read

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Presenting on burnout in Australian dental practitioners at @IADR ANZ meeting at @unimelbMDS
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Concerns that burnout might increase the likelihood of clinical error compromising patient safety as well as health impacts for the practitioner.

Just over 1 in 10 dental practitioners with a current diagnosis of depression or anxiety disorder.

High levels of psychological distress, and 1 in 4 classified as likely to be experiencing burnout.

Burnout is a significant issue amongst Australian dental practitioners, and there is a need to ensure adequate wellbeing and mental health support programs.

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Today @ADAVB lodged an application for protected industrial action to support public sector dentists in their enterprise bargaining. Their EBA expired in June, and we are still waiting for an offer from the government.
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