Document Type
Article
Journal Title
Dental Hypotheses
Publication Date
Fall 10-2012
Volume
3
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.]
DOI Link
ISSN
2155-8213
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Lange, Brian M.; Fung, Eric Y.K.; and Dunning, David G., "Suicide rate in the dental profession: Fact or myth and coping strategies" (2012). Journal Articles: College of Dentistry. 13.
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/cod_articles/13