1Department of orthodontic and pediatric dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Al-Mulida, Qassim, KSA
International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research.
2020,
Vol. 8 No. 1, 17-21
DOI: 10.12691/ijdsr-8-1-3
Copyright © 2020 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Adel Alharbi. Stress among Dental Students at Qassim University.
International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2020; 8(1):17-21. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-8-1-3.
Correspondence to: Adel Alharbi, Department of orthodontic and pediatric dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Al-Mulida, Qassim, KSA. Email:
Dr.Adel.alharbi@qudent.orgAbstract
The goals of this study were to identify sources of stress in dental education and to explore the role of year of study and gender on perceived stressors. A modified Dental Environment Stress (DES) Questionnaire was administered to 95 dental students. The main sources of stress were found to be fearing of inability to complete graduation requirements, exams and grades, failing in a course , patient being late to their appointments, lack of time for relaxation and PBL system.
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