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This research aims to explore the relationship between emotional regulation, empathy, and surgical performance among dental students.

March 10, 2026Open Access

Emotional regulation, empathy and surgical performance inundergraduate dental students: A prospective cohort study

APAB. PérezBellvitge University Hospital IMIM. Mayoral CDC. de-la-Rosa-Gay

Key Points

This research aims to explore the relationship between emotional regulation, empathy, and surgical performance among dental students.
Conducted a prospective cohort study with undergraduate dental students.
Assessed emotional regulation and empathy levels in relation to clinical performance.
Evaluated situational anxiety during clinical encounters.
Students with emotional regulation difficulties exhibited higher levels of situational anxiety.
Improved empathy correlated positively with better performance in clinical settings.
Findings advocate for incorporation of interpersonal skills training into dental education.

Abstract

Empathy and emotional regulation are essential for enhancing patient experience and outcomes. Our findings suggest that students' emotional regulation difficulties are related to situational anxiety during clinical encounters. These results support integrating interpersonal skills into dental education to improve clinical practice and patient-centered care.

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