Job Satisfaction among Registered Jordanian Dentists

The objective of this study was to measure job satisfaction among registered Jordanian dentists, and to explore factors that may affect the level of their satisfaction. A questionnaire-based survey was distributed to registered dentist in the Jordanian Dental Association. The survey comprised of two parts. The first included general information to define personal and professional characteristics including gender, age, marital status, years in practice, training status, type of specialty, working hours per week, and working sector. The second included 34 items to assess the level of professional satisfaction and the factors that may affect this satisfaction. The data were analyzed using independent t-test, analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis. A total of 516 (10.3%) out of 5017 dentists completed the questionnaire. The mean total job score in this study was 2.97 out of 5 (59.4%). Male dentists are significantly more satisfied than females. Also, with increasing age and years of experience dentists’ satisfaction scores are significantly increased. Specialists are significantly more satisfied than residents and general dental practitioners. Restorative dentists were significantly the most satisfied among other specialists. Dentists who own private clinics are significantly more satisfied than dentists working in other dental sectors. Jordanian dentists are satisfied in delivery of care, patient relations and equipment and materials, while dissatisfied in relation to COVID-19 and perception of income. Differences in total job satisfaction existed in relation to age, gender, dental experience, specialty, working hours, and working place. Patient relations and perception of income are important work environment factors for overall professional satisfaction.