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Finding differences in pain management between dental students and dentists highlights educational needs.
Dental students report more professional pain and are more concerned about pain than dentists. This should alert dental educators to the importance of addressing this topic in classroom-based settings, and especially in pre-clinical and clinical settings. Educating students about successful non-pharmacological ways to prevent and manage professional pain during their dental education is crucial.
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