Burnout can pose a serious problem to the dental profession, especially since it is difficult to detect early and that most individuals are unaware of the fact that they suffer from it. Being a serious threat to the dental profession, it is considered as a public health issue. Extensive research on burnout has been done in psychiatry since a long time. Burnout is a complex phenomenon enclosing emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Despite surplus proposed mechanisms, philosophies, opinions, and different models, diagnosis is challenging. This literature review focuses on the onset of burnout, the predisposing factors, the developmental models, and the practical methods to address the problem.
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