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Abstract : The study aimed to determine the severity and prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in people from different professions in Saudi Arabia's western region to identify which one subjected to more stressful situation. The present cross sectional study was performed using a standard questionnaire-based study with Fonseca Anamnestic Index. The study was performed on adult participants from western area of Saudia Arabia who agreed to participate in the questionnaire between August 2020 and October 2020. The study included 1280 participants. The study sample were divided into six groups according to their professions (health care providers, business, college student, education, engineered and un-employed). Data were statistically analyzed for significance and correlations. The sample included 999 males and 281 females ranging in age from 18 to 65. Mild TMDs symptoms are reported in nearly half the participants. There was non-significant difference between different professions of the participants. The new pandemic COVID-19 may affect the health status among population of the society leading to mild symptoms related to temporomandibular joint regardless to their professions.