Most dentists are happy.

In fact, they’re some of the happiest people. They’re successful. Balanced. They have practices that hum and families who love them. 

But we’ve all heard the same anecdotes from friends, acquaintances, and online message boards. Facebook. Reddit. Even respected dental journals.  

Dentists tend to be unhappy. They drink more. They’re more anxious and depressed. Suicide rates are high.

The “unhappy dentist” rumor does contain kernels of truth. Most peer reviewed studies agree that dentists really do experience higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to doctors, lawyers, and other professional peers. 

If you’re a dentist, you can help us create more happy dentists by entering your email address below.

Here are just a few of the questions you’ll answer:

1. What is an unusual habit or an absurd thing that you love?

2. What purchase of $100 or less has most positively impacted your life in the last six months (or in recent memory)?

3. What are bad recommendations you hear in dentistry?

…. and 6 more.