Children’s Perception of Their Dentists

Abstract

Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess school children’s feelings and attitudes toward their dentist.Methods:A questionnaire designed to evaluate children’s attitudes and preferences toward dentists was completed by 583 children (289 females, 294 males) with age range 9–12 years attending public schools.Results:76% of the children who completed the questionnaire reported that they had been to the dentist before. Of the children who had visited the dentist, approximately 64% reported liking their visit, 11% didn’t like their visit, and 12% were afraid. 90% of the children preferred their dentist to wear a white coat, while 40% preferred them to wear a mask and protective eye glasses as protective measures during treatment. When asked to choose between two pictures of different clinical settings, 63% of the children indicated that they preferred a decorated dental clinic over a plain clinic. Fear of local anesthesia and tooth extraction were the most common reasons cited for not liking dental treatment.Conclusions:Children have strong perceptions and preferences regarding their dentists. Data collected for this study can be used by dentists to improve delivery of care.

Comparative evaluation of psychophysiological response of children with special health care needs to use of facemask‐eyeshield and visor in a dental setting—A cross‐sectional study

“…Only 40% of children preferred them to wear facemask and eyeglasses. 25 In the present study, the mean heart rates during dental examination wearing visor and facemask and eyeshield were compared. The mean heart rate during dental examination wearing visor (81.55) was significantly lesser than during dental examination wearing facemask and eyeshield (84.49), which means that dental anxiety levels were lower when the dentist used visor during the dental examination than when the dentist used facemask.…”

“…A study identified that child patients have strong choices and preferences regarding the appearance of their dentists and recognizable fears associated with dental visits. Only 40% of children preferred them to wear facemask and eyeglasses …”

Comparison of onset anesthesia time and injection discomfort of 4% articaine and 2% mepivacaine during teeth extractions

“…[262728] Meechan reported that the clinical impact of articaine's higher postinjection pain scores than lignocaine is negligible. [29]…”

Persepsi anak terhadap dokter gigi pada Rumah Sakit Gigi Mulut Halimah Dg. Sikati di Makassar(Children’s perception of their dentist at Halimah Dg.Sikati Dental Hospital in Makassar)

“…Survei menunjukkan bahwa antara 5-6% dari populasi dan 16% anak usia sekolah yang memiliki ketakutan terhadap dokter gigi. 3,4 Perawatan pada pasien anak berbeda dengan perawatan pasien dewasa.Hal ini pentingbagi dokter gigi untuk membangun hubungan yang bersahabat dengan pasien, terutama pasien anak, dalam rangka memerangi ketakutan pasien dan untuk memberikan perawatan yangefektifdanefisien.Adanya hubungan yang kuat pada kunjungan pertama anak membantu menciptakan suasananyaman sehingga mereka tidak merasa terancam. Anak sering membuat penilaian tentang dokter gigi mereka berdasarkan penampilan dokter gigi dan sering merekam serta menganalisis setiap kata, gerakan, dan isyarat dokter gigi mereka selama perawatan.…”

“…Anak sering membuat penilaian tentang dokter gigi mereka berdasarkan penampilan dokter gigi dan sering merekam serta menganalisis setiap kata, gerakan, dan isyarat dokter gigi mereka selama perawatan. 1,4 Sebuahhubunganyangbersahabatdengandokter gigi membantu pasien dalam mengatasi rangsangan identifikasi khusus,seperti jarum suntik anastesi dan penglihatan, suara, dan sensasi dari handpiece dan bur yangtelah terbukti dapat memancing kecemasan. Miller menekankan perlunya mengurangi sebanyak mungkin kecemasan pasien dan ketakutan terhadap kedokteran gigi, karena ketakutan bermula di masa kecil, sehingga tepat memilih anak-anak sebagai target penelitian ini.…”