The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting the ability and willingness of dentists to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of this situation on occupational burnout. A 51-question survey, including demographic and pandemic questions and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), was used as a data collection method and administered to dentists in Turkey via the internet in two stages. A link to the survey (onlineanketler.com) was sent to the participants by e-mail or social media (WhatsApp©). A total of 706 participants were included in the study. The second stage of the survey only applied to dentists who are assigned within the scope of COVID-19 measures in Turkey.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All dentist working during the COVID-19 outbreak
• Accepted electronically to participate in our study
• Completed and submitted our electronic questionnaires successfully

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-dentists
• Did not accept electronically to participate in our study
• Did not complete not submitted our electronic questionnaires successfully

Participants included dentists dealing with COVID-19 patients vs. those who are not dealing with COVID-19 patients from hospitals and health centers inside Turkey, totaly 706.

Our questionnaires were used to assess their mental health by measuring burnout and stress levels. Participants' socio-demographic data such as age, gender, profession, marital state, years of experience, weekly working hours were collected.