A Multicultural Demographic Study to Evaluate the Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on the Job Satisfaction across the Dental Industry

Mohmed Isaqali  Karobari; Anand  Marya; Saqib  Ali; Syed Nahid  Basheer; Abdul Habeeb  Adil; Rithvitou  Horn; Charu Mohan  Marya; Adith  Venugopal; Pietro  Messina; Giuseppe Alessandro  Scardina

Authors

Mohmed Isaqali Karobari
Anand Marya
Saqib Ali
Syed Nahid Basheer
Abdul Habeeb Adil
Rithvitou Horn
Charu Mohan Marya
Adith Venugopal
Pietro Messina
Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina

Keywords:

COVID-19, Infections, Dentists, Personal Satisfaction, Attitude

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the difference in working conditions as perceived by dentists during the pandemic and their professional satisfaction levels. Material and Methods: An online survey was conducted using the convenience and snowball sampling methods. Two hundred seventy-two respondents across various countries answered information related to socio-demographic data and work satisfaction levels during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Results: 40.1% of dentists reported dissatisfied with their current work, while another 13.6% of dentists fell in the extremely dissatisfied category. 22.8% of dentists were significantly dissatisfied with their current income. Furthermore, 38.4% of the dentists were dissatisfied with physical working conditions, while 33.5% reported dissatisfaction with the freedom of working methods. Conclusion: This study was focused on the connection between various intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting working conditions, social interactions, and psychological stresses. From the findings of this multicultural study, we can see that dentists across different countries have been affected and have varying levels of dissatisfaction. Therefore, regulatory authorities must plan for support and interventional programs to help dental professionals pass this difficult period.

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