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The basic information was collected through the network questionnaire star platform. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-42) and Perceived Wellness Survey (PWS) were used to assess subjects\u2019 psychological status and perceived wellness. Univariate linear regression analysis and multivariate analysis were performed on the influencing factors of depression, anxiety, and stress, and <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic>-test and analysis of variance were used to analyze the perceived wellness results.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The results demonstrated that 33.2% of the surveyed dentists were in a state of depression, 37.1% were anxious, and 34.4% reported stress among 256 subjects. Linear Regression analysis results showed that: \u201cyears of working,\u201d \u201cthe impact of COVID-19 on their life, work, and sleep,\u201d \u201cworrying about occupational exposure\/virus infection,\u201d \u201clacking the awareness of prevention and control measures,\u201d \u201covertime work during the epidemic,\u201d \u201cworrying about participating in the supporting work,\u201d and \u201ccontinuous exhaustion from work\u201d were significant contributors to depression, anxiety, and stress status. In addition, the results of PWS found that each dimension of PWS was correlated with depression, anxiety, and stress state, which indicates the individual\u2019s physical and mental health state was associated with multiple factors.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>COVID-19 has significantly impacted dentists\u2019 mental health in Shaanxi Province. 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