General health of dentists. Literature review.
The studies show a dental practitioner as a subject of a wide variety of physical and psychological ailments. It is induced or aggravated by the work specificity and greatly affects the health of dental professionals. Therefore, general health of dentists, especially effect of dental activity on it, is present-day, important and as a matter of fact not well documented subject. The aim of our review is to summarize and ascertain dental practice-related disorders influencing the physical and psychological health of practitioner. Also we would like to highlight the most vulnerable systems of the dental professional and to survey the best methods to overcome these ailments.


RESULTS
There is growing body of evidence that suggests surprisingly high vulnerability within the dental profession to certain disorders and afflictions that can be categorized as practice-related.


CONCLUSIONS
In different countries dentists reported having poor general health and suffer from various health-related problems. To enjoy and be satisfied with their professional and personal lives, dentists must be aware of the importance to maintain good physical and mental health.
Puriene
Alina
A
Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Zalgirio 115, Vilnius, Lithuania. alina.puriene@mf.vu.lt
Janulyte
Vilija
V
Musteikyte
Margarita
M
Bendinskaite
Ruta
R
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D002055:Burnout, Professional; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects; D003815:Dentists; D006509:Hepatitis B; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects; D009784:Occupational Diseases; D013315:Stress, Psychological
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D009609:Nitrous Oxide