EAO Announcement: Mindfulness, Stress, and Resilience in the Dental Profession: Lessons From the EAO Junior Committee Summer Camp—A Narrative Review

Objectives Recognizing the growing importance of mental performance in implant dentistry, the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) Junior Committee dedicated its 2025 Summer Camp to stress, resilience, and mindfulness. Building upon the discussions initiated during this educational initiative, the present narrative review aims to synthesize current evidence on these topics, explore their influence on clinical decision‐making and clinician well‐being, and discuss practical strategies that may support sustainable professional performance. Materials and Methods A narrative review of the contemporary literature was performed, focusing on stress physiology, resilience, burnout, mindfulness, visualization, and human factors relevant to dentistry and implant surgery. Results Stress influences cognitive performance, attention, executive function, and decision‐making through neuroendocrine and autonomic mechanisms. While acute stress may enhance performance under certain circumstances, chronic stress is associated with burnout, impaired well‐being, and reduced professional performance. Current evidence suggests that resilience, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and mental rehearsal represent trainable skills that may improve stress regulation and support clinical performance in demanding healthcare environments. Conclusions Technical competence alone may not be sufficient to ensure long‐term clinical excellence. Integrating evidence‐based mental performance training into education and professional development may strengthen resilience, improve decision‐making under pressure, and contribute to more sustainable careers in implant dentistry.