Burnout, engagement, and dental errors among U.S. dentists.
Yansane A, Tokede O, Walji MF, et al. Burnout, engagement, and dental errors among U.S. dentists. J Patient Saf. 2021;17(8):e1050-e1056. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000000673.
Clinician burnout is a known threat to patient safety. This survey of a national sample of dentists found that approximately 1 in 10 respondents reported high levels of burnout and 50% of respondents reported a perceived dental error in the last 6 months. Efforts to minimize burnout among dentists may help improve patient safety.