Younger Dentists More Likely to be Distressed, Struggling

Younger age groups of dentists have higher percentages of members who are distressed or struggling when compared with older groups, according to the 2024-2025 State of Well-Being Report. The report is compiled each year based on results from the Well-Being Index, an anonymous, validated self-assessment tool developed by Mayo Clinic that measures multiple dimensions of clinician distress and well-being, including burnout, fatigue, and quality of life.