Sir, it has long been reported that GDPs are suffering from increased rates of burnout and mental health issues. However, I feel amongst my peers this issue is pertinent, even in the early years of their careers. The pressure to succeed and the competitive nature of recruitment for training posts is putting increased strain on young dentists and there appears to be very little available support. I fear the lack of structured support, the perception of 'weakness' for admitting to struggling, and an isolating environment (especially when transitioning from foundation dentist to associate) will lead to despondency particularly within this young group, leading to more young dentists leaving the profession.
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Swainston, R. Young dentist burnout. Br Dent J 226, 817 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-019-0428-y
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