Factors Associated with Burnout among Dental Hygienists in California.

The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) quantifies the characteristics of mental and physical exhaustion caused by one's professional life. The purpose of this study was to assess the key occupational factors that may contribute to burnout among dental hygienist members of the California Dental Hygienists' Association as measured by the MBI. A 36-item electronic survey, consisting of questions assessing burnout, demographic information, clinical care and occupational environment, was sent to dental hygienist members of the California Dental Hygienists' Association (n=2211).