Job satisfaction among dental technologists working in the public health sector in Nigeria: A phenomenological study
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Job satisfaction, dental technologists, public health sector, qualitative researchAbstract
Job satisfaction is critical in healthcare professions, including dental technologists – influencing individual wellbeing, service delivery quality and workforce retention. This study explored factors influencing job satisfaction among dental technologists working in public health sectors in Nigeria.
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