Citation

Lange BM, Fung EYK, Dunning DG. Dental Hypotheses 2012; 3(4): 164-168.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012)

DOI

10.4103/2155-8213.106845

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article summarizes relevant scientific data on the alleged high suicide rate among dentists as compared to other health care professions. Potential contributing risk factors for the dental profession are identified. In addition, a brief review is provided for major depressive disorder, a contributor to increased suicide, along with its symptoms, underlying theory, drug treatment and coping skills to combat this disorder.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide; major depressive disorder; dentist; Dental suicide rate