Self-perception of leadership style of dentists: heads of dental departments in community hospitals, Southern Thailand.

Introduction: Leadership is crucial in all professions and organisations, including the oral health profession.

Objectives: The aims of this analytical cross-sectional study were to evaluate the self-reported leadership behaviours and the factors influencing leadership behaviours among dentists who were heads of dental departments in community hospitals, southern Thailand.

Materials And Methods: The self-administered questionnaire was composed of four parts: personal data; a 45-item Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire version 5× short (MLQ 5× short); a 34-item organisational climate perception; and a 52-item emotional intelligence screening test.