Davidove D M
N Y State Dent J. 1996 Apr;62(4):43-5.
Dentistry is rich in opportunity for professional and personal gratification. Ongoing discussions with dentists, however, reveal increasing unhappiness in the profession, especially among younger practitioners. This observation is corroborated by Dr. H. Adelson, who found that "depression has a serious and adverse effect on the lives of many dentists today." Professional dissatisfactions do not necessarily lead to depression. But evidence shows that certain environmental demands, such as the economy and constraints imposed by insurance companies, are accelerating and subjecting dentists to significant emotional pressures. If these difficulties persist or worsen, a practitioner's self-esteem may be compromised, which in turn can affect negatively how he or she functions inside and outside of the office. It is my view that healthy self-criticism can help bolster the dentist's sense of self-esteem and can work as a prophylaxis against depression.
牙科领域充满了获得职业满足感和个人满足感的机会。然而，与牙医们持续进行的讨论显示，该行业的不满情绪日益增加，尤其是在年轻从业者当中。H. 阿德尔森博士证实了这一观察结果，他发现“抑郁症如今对许多牙医的生活产生了严重的负面影响”。职业上的不满不一定会导致抑郁症。但有证据表明，某些环境因素，如经济状况和保险公司施加的限制，正在加剧并给牙医带来巨大的情感压力。如果这些困难持续存在或恶化，从业者的自尊可能会受到损害，进而会对其在诊所内外的工作表现产生负面影响。我认为，健康的自我批评有助于增强牙医的自尊感，并可起到预防抑郁症的作用。
