The Relationship Between Work-Life Balance, Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention Among Dental Hygienists

Angela Metrano; Linda D. Boyd; Emily McCleary; Mariah Wilkerson

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The Relationship Between Work-Life Balance, Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention Among Dental Hygienists

Angela Metrano, Linda D. Boyd, Emily McCleary and Mariah Wilkerson

American Dental Hygienists' Association August 2026, 100 (4) 6-18;

Angela Metrano

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health, Sciences University, Boston, MA, USA

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Linda D. Boyd

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health, Sciences University, Boston, MA, USA

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For correspondence: linda.boyd{at}mcphs.edu

Emily McCleary

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health, Sciences University, Boston, MA, USA

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Mariah Wilkerson

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health, Sciences University, Boston, MA, USA

PhD

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Turnover Intention Response Frequency (N = 209)
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Regression Model for Predictors of Turnover Intention (intention to leave)*

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