A very recent systematic review showed that "dental students experience considerable levels of stress during their training. ... sources of that stress are mainly related to academic & clinical aspects of dental training. These elevated stress levels have been shown to have an effect on students’ academic performance, physical health, & psychological well-being." While medical students are known to experience high levels
of anxiety & depression, "dental students reported higher stress levels in comparison to medical students."
Elani HW et al. A Systematic Review of Stress in Dental Students. Journal of Dental Education 2014; 78(2):226-42.
It's interesting that "examination, grades & clinical requirements" were found to be the main sources of stress for dental students. Does this mean that dental students live well-balanced, meaningful lives - the only source of stress being potential impediments to their goal of becoming a dentist? Were that the case, graduate dentists would be models of evolved conscious human beings. Students may fantasize that a dental (or any other) degree will guarantee a wonderful life. But one's occupation is only a PART of a meaningful, well-lived life.
IF dental (medical, social work, psychology etc) students could learn to live more meaningful, balanced lives before & during professional training, wouldn't training become MUCH LESS stressful?
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