Job satisfaction of dental hygienists in Pennsylvania: a quantitative analysis
Despite high professional pride and collegiality, dissatisfaction with income, limited advancement, and administrative barriers may contribute to instability in the broader workforce. Addressing systemic dissatisfaction while reinforcing drivers of satisfaction may help sustain a resilient dental hygiene workforce and support access to care.
Authors
- Linda A. Straub-Bruce
Institutions
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13269-5
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00