Pottem Nagarjuna*

Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, India

*Corresponding Author: Pottem Nagarjuna, Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, India.

Received: October 27, 2025; Published: November 01, 2025

Abstract

The evolving landscape of dental practice demands precision, empathy, and sustained performance. However, these very demands often encroach upon personal time, challenging dentists to maintain an optimal work–life balance. The intricate blend of clinical responsibilities, administrative tasks, and continuing education leaves little scope for relaxation or family engagement, contributing to increased occupational stress and burnout

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Citation

Citation: Pottem Nagarjuna. “Beyond the Handpiece: Striving For Work–Life Balance in Dentistry". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.12 (2025): 01.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Pottem Nagarjuna. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.