Objective: To determine prevalence of burnout among junior dental professionals and the factors contributing to it in a Dental teaching hospital in Eastern India. Material and Methods: A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to conduct a cross-sectional study among 80 dental interns and house staffs. Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) scale was used to assess the degree of burnout present. Data collected was analyzed using Chi-square test. Results: Among 80 participants, 17.5% reported of burnout, with no significant association with gender or professional designation. Burnout prevalence was highest among participants ≥25 years of age (28.1%). High emotional exhaustion and depersonalization were reported by 15 and 13 participants, respectively, while 11 demonstrated low personal accomplishment. Time pressure for completion of clinical procedures (35%) emerged as the most commonly reported contributing factor, followed by clinical work load and physical fatigue. 65.3 % participants reported contemplating discontinuation of their training program due to this increased stress. Conclusions: Burnout is a serious concern among junior dental professionals. Institutional measures such as enhanced supervision, workload optimization, psychological counseling may help in professional well-being among all.
