<p><strong>ABSTRACT. </strong><strong><em>Background:</em></strong> This article is a theoretical reflection, from which an empirical study will be carried out, about the current quality of life of dentists in Colombia. <strong><em>Objective:</em></strong> To reflect, based on available literature, about changes in the quality of life of dentists in Colombia. <strong><em>Methods:</em></strong> This was qualitative study based on document analysis. The design was an exploratory review of literature. <strong><em>Results:</em></strong> Even though national and international literature on this topic is scarce, the documents reviewed show that quality of life among dentists in Colombia has been affected because work conditions have deteriorated. Therefore, income has decreased and wellbeing is not comparable to what these professionals used to enjoy 30 years ago. This situation is associated to factors like the enacting of Law 100 of 1993 and the multiplication of dental schools nationwide. Thus, there is an excessive offer of professional in some zones, mainly cities, who get low-wage jobs and poor working conditions. <strong><em>Conclusions:</em></strong> Even though existing studies are limited in territorial scope, there is evidence of the deterioration of the quality of life among dentists in Colombia. However, more studies with national coverage are necessary to better understand the way in which dentists’ social, economic, and labor contexts have been affected.</p>