Ethical relationship in the dentist-patient interaction

Ustrell-Torrent, Josep-Maria; Buxarrais-Estrada, Maria-Rosa; Ustrell-TorrentRiutord-Sbert, Pere

doi:10.4317/jced.57597

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“…The first informational data were obtained from the literature analysed by two of the authors (MVR and IM). Of the 54 articles found, 25 were specially analysed 20–44 . Four studies have tried to quantitatively evaluate relational factors in the context of satisfaction 20–23 .…”

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“…In this way, confidence is transmitted, and above all, a friendly relationship is created through clinical care and the incorporation of dimensions of dignity and humanity. 44 Listening to patients allows access to their inner selves and a better understanding of them as people. For this reason, the doctor-patient relationship is constituted as a fundamental pillar in person-first care.…”

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Evaluation of relational factor in patient satisfaction with the treatment received by dental students

Macpherson,

Sanagustín,

Roqué

et al. 2023

Eur J Dental Education

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IntroductionThe study focused on the importance of the relational factor and empathy in the general satisfaction of patients for the treatment received by university dental students. To achieve this objective, a tool capable of evaluating the most humanistic dimensions (empathy, kindness, trust) in the development of dental treatment has been designed.Materials and MethodsA review of the literature was carried out and, based on its findings, a questionnaire was designed to assess patient satisfaction with the dental student's empathy. It consisted of 20 questions and was completed by 80 patients. The questionnaire was subjected to a validation process using the Delphi method (content validity) and psychometric analysis (construct validity), through a principal components analysis (PCA).ResultsThe results of the PCA showed the existence of four components that suggest grouping the 20 questions into three blocks with a sequential structure, in which the questions would describe the patient's satisfaction throughout their treatment: reception and explanation of the treatment; development and progress of treatment; and expectations and completion of treatment. In each of these blocks, satisfaction was determined by a specific humanistic dimension: communication, trust and benevolence.ConclusionThe validated questionnaire is an effective tool to analyse the relational factors that determine patient satisfaction in a treatment. Furthermore, the analysis of the questionnaire suggests that communication, trust and benevolence are elements that acquire singular importance throughout the care process. This analysis is essential for the acquisition of humanistic skills by future professionals and to optimize the dentist‐patient relationship.

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Evaluation of relational factor in patient satisfaction with the treatment received by dental students

Macpherson,

Sanagustín,

Roqué

et al. 2023

Eur J Dental Education

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“…Te association between trust in dentists and the fear of dentists warrants further investigation as dental fear could lead to avoidance behavior and deterioration of dental health [17] and can revolve around many issues such as feelings of shame, fear of being judged by the dentist [18], fear of chocking, fear of blood, and lack of trust in the competency of dentist. Overall, good communication practices can mitigate fear of treatment [19] because patients who need to see a dentist are often frightened [20] and some feel uncomfortable expressing their fear of dentists or dental procedures [21].…”

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Public Trust in Dentists among Arabic Populations

Al-Khatib

Alhaleem

Qaffaf

2023

International Journal of Dentistry

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Objective. To investigate public trust in dentists, fear of dentists, factors related to trust, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trust in dentists. Materials and Methods. We used an Arabic online anonymous survey to collect data from a random population of 838 adults to investigate public trust in dentists, the factors they perceive to affect trust, their perception of key factors in the dentist-patient relationship, fear of dentists, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the level of their trust in the dentists. Results. Eight hundred thirty-eight subjects with a mean age of 28.5 responded to the survey (595 (71%) females, 235 (28%) males, and 8 (1%) did not specify their gender). More than half trust their dentist. The COVID-19 pandemic did not decrease trust in dentists according to 62.2%. There were significant gender differences in reporting fear of dentists ( p < 0.001 ) and in the perception of factors affecting trust ( p = 0.028 ). Honesty was chosen by 583 (69.6%), competence by 549 (65.5), and dentist’s reputation by 443 (52.9%). Conclusions. The findings of this study show that the majority of the public trust dentists, more females reported fear of dentists, and the majority perceived honesty, competence, and reputation as key factors affecting trust in the dentist-patient relationship. The majority reported that the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a negative impact on their trust in dentists.

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“…It should be respected and practiced as medical ethics as it regulates the character and conduct of an individual or a group [2]. An ethical dentist-patient relationship is based on trust, honesty, confidentiality, privacy and the quality of care [3]. Dentists have a dual role, being at the same time health professionals and individuals running a business.…”

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Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Dental Graduates in Their Clinical Practice - A Cross Sectional Study

2023

IJBPAS

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BACKGROUND:In the new era of the dental practice, the demands of dental practice on practitioners in all disciplines are recognized but dentists should at all times act reasonably and in the public interest. While the Dentists Act states the law, the guidance to dentists on professional and personal conduct covers identified areas of practice where experience suggests that there might be potential for problems to arise which in many instances might have been avoided if the necessary precautions had been taken at the outset.AIM: To find out the ethical dilemmas faced by dentists in their clinical practice through different scenarios presented to them. MATERIALS & METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was conducted through google forms among the dental graduates through google forms.RESULTS: Out of 125 participants, 99.2% felt ethics is important in dental practice; 83.2% participants think of ethical dilemmas in clinical practice & 20.8% participants in general faced ethical dilemmas while treating child patients (Significance level, P value < 0.05).CONCLUSION: Ethics has been an integral part of practice, with appropriate training methods in the dental profession acceptable ethical behaviour in dentistry can be achieved by avoiding ethical dilemmas.

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Ethical relationship in the dentist-patient interaction

Cited by 10 publications

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Evaluation of relational factor in patient satisfaction with the treatment received by dental students

Evaluation of relational factor in patient satisfaction with the treatment received by dental students

Public Trust in Dentists among Arabic Populations

Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Dental Graduates in Their Clinical Practice - A Cross Sectional Study

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