Work-Life Balance for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons experience high levels of stress and work-home conflict, which predispose them to burnout. There is emerging evidence in support of work-life integration to prevent burnout; interventional strategies exist on an individual and organizational level. This article explores the current evidence on promoting work-life integration for improved surgeon satisfaction, performance, and efficiency. Work-life integration initiatives can help promote the recruitment and retention of a diverse surgical workforce in oral and maxillofacial surgery.