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Bark MJ, Gasparello GG, Hartmann GC, Mota-Júnior SL, Acciaris F, Pithon MM, Tanaka OM. Evaluation of the impact of orthodontists' smile with malocclusions on social media and professional credibility. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:74. [PMID: 38175267 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05416-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study assessed laypeople's perceptions of orthodontist credibility based on malocclusions and whether these views affect their choice to seek treatment. Eye-tracking technology and questionnaires were utilized. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety-five lay raters, through eye tracking and a questionnaire, assessed 12 images of orthodontists with malocclusions. Malocclusions were categorized by the Index Of Treatment Need (IOTN) as grade 1 (near ideal), 3 (anterior crowding), and 5 (with diastemas). Fixation points were recorded, and credibility was gauged via questionnaires. A Mentimeter word cloud was generated. RESULTS IOTN 1 orthodontists were viewed as more credible than IOTN 3 (p < 0.001) and 5 (p < 0.001). Raters were more willing to receive treatment from IOTN 1 orthodontists. The focus for IOTN 1 was between eyes and mouth, while IOTN 3 and 5 were on the mouth. "Crooked teeth" and "spacing" were predominant in word clouds for IOTN 3 and 5. CONCLUSION Orthodontists with an IOTN grade 1 rating were perceived as more competent, reliable, and professional, thus making it more likely for laypeople to choose them as their preferred providers. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The smiles of professionals play a significant role in laypeople's decision to choose them as their orthodontist, and strategic utilization of social media can effectively deliver health information to a larger audience in a faster and more direct manner.
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- Mohamad Jamal Bark
- Medicine and Life Science School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Medicine and Life Science School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Medicine and Life Science School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
- Center for Advanced Dental Education, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, USA.
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Al Ghanem EJ, AlGhanem NA, AlFaraj ZS, AlShayib LY, AlGhanem DA, AlQudaihi WS, AlGhanem SZ. Patient Satisfaction With Dental Services. Cureus 2023; 15:e49223. [PMID: 38143666 PMCID: PMC10739550 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Patient satisfaction is an integral aspect of healthcare quality assessment, and it plays a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of healthcare services. This systematic review investigates patient satisfaction with dental services provided by public dental hospitals in rural and remote areas of Saudi Arabia. The study conducted a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) standards. It involved a comprehensive search across multiple databases, including Medline, Cochrane, Embase, and CINAHL, with tailored search strategies for each database using MeSH terms and keywords. To ensure inclusivity, the search covered publications in both English and Arabic and included Google Scholar for gray literature. Inclusion criteria focused on empirical studies conducted in rural and remote public hospitals in Saudi Arabia, published between 2013 and January 2023, assessing patient satisfaction in oral or dental care for adult patients. Data screening and extraction followed a rigorous two-step process, and a narrative synthesis was used to analyze and summarize the findings. The findings reveal a complex landscape of patient satisfaction in these settings, with varying levels of contentment reported. While more than 50% of patients expressed satisfaction with the quality of dental care, significant challenges related to accessibility were evident. Patients residing in remote and rural areas often had to travel long distances to access dental clinics, resulting in dissatisfaction. Demographic factors, particularly education and age, were identified as significant influencers of patient satisfaction, with more educated individuals tending to be less satisfied. This study emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring of patient satisfaction to enhance service delivery, particularly in public dental clinics serving remote and rural areas. Addressing issues related to access, availability, clinical quality, and effective communication is vital for improving patient satisfaction in these healthcare settings. The study concludes with recommendations for policymakers, including the development of quality assurance policies, cost mitigation strategies, and targeted interventions to address demographic disparities and enhance patient satisfaction with dental care services.
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- Dentistry, Al Nasserah Primary Healthcare Center, Qatif, SAU
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Söderlund R. Signalling waiting times to citizens on public oral healthcare providers' websites. Acta Odontol Scand 2023; 81:517-527. [PMID: 37155352 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2023.2204934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Objective: The study aimed to analyse the usefulness of signalling waiting times to citizens on the websites of public primary oral healthcare providers in Finland. Finnish laws require this signalling.Material and methods: We gathered data with two cross-sectional surveys in 2021. One electronic questionnaire was for Finnish-speaking citizens in Southwest Finland. The other was for public primary oral healthcare managers (n = 159). We also gathered data on 15 public primary oral healthcare providers' websites. For the theoretical framework, we combined the agency and signalling theories.Results: Of the citizen respondents (n = 411), 57% knew about the waiting time signalling on the websites. The respondents considered waiting time a high-priority criterion in choosing a dentist, but they rarely searched for information anywhere on the choice of a dentist, wanting to visit the dentist they had earlier visited. The quality of signalled waiting times was low. One out of five managers (response rate 62%) answered that signalled waiting times were based on speculation.Conclusions: Waiting times were signalled to comply with the legislation rather than to inform citizens and to reduce information asymmetry. Further research is needed to acquire information on rethinking waiting time signalling and its desired goals.
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- Riitta Söderlund
- Unit of Information Systems Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Tadin A, Dadic M, Gavic L. University Students' Satisfaction with the Quality of Primary Dental Healthcare Services and Dentists in Croatia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Pract 2022; 13:52-64. [PMID: 36648845 PMCID: PMC9844392 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract13010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Measuring satisfaction can be an essential method for evaluating and improving healthcare quality. Therefore, this survey aimed to determine university students' satisfaction with dental care at the primary healthcare level and the factors that influence students' decisions when choosing a dental provider. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-administered electronic questionnaire that assessed satisfaction with various aspects of dental care (patient-staff interaction, professional and technical competence, and administrative efficiency) on a 5-point Likert scale. A total of 806 students participated in the survey, of whom 56.6% were from a biomedical science background, and 43.4% from other scientific fields. Near-minimal differences were found between respondents studying in biomedical fields and those from other scientific fields, when evaluating satisfaction with dental services. More significant differences were found in the factors influencing their choice of dentist. The dentist's experience (p = 0.031), cost of service (p ≤ 0.001), office location (p = 0.034), waiting time (p = 0.029), qualifications (p = 0.033), and gender (p = 0.007) were more important for students pursuing one of the non-health-related majors. Overall, respondents were very satisfied with their dentists and the services provided. The highest satisfaction score was found on the "professional and technical competence" and "administrative efficiency" subscales, while the lowest satisfaction score was found on the "patient-staff interaction" subscale.
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- Antonija Tadin
- Department of Restorative Dental Medicine and Endodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Hospital Centre Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +385-98609197; Fax: +385-21557624
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- Department of Restorative Dental Medicine and Endodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
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Socioeconomic Disparities in Iranians’ Preferences toward Dental Care Services: A Population-Based Survey. Int J Dent 2022; 2022:5652011. [PMID: 36338392 PMCID: PMC9629957 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5652011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background and Aims Patients' perspectives and preferences are considered an essential influencing factor for healthcare utilization. This study is one of the first to investigate patient preference for dental services across socioeconomic and demographic indicators in Iran. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted through telephone interviews with adult residents in Mashhad and Kerman cities. A representative sample was selected by stratified random sampling. A valid structured questionnaire was used for data collection, including people's preference toward dental care services in terms of dental settings, choosing a general or specialist dentist, prevention or treatment, and the preferable gender of the dentist. Factors potentially associated with preferences included gender, age, educational level, job, monthly income, house size, family number, insurance coverage, dental insurance, type of insurance, and social class in the city were investigated. Results 1475 individuals participated in the study [response rate 63%]. Our findings showed higher preferences for private offices (50.6%), specialist dentists (76.2%), treatment services (40.8%), and no specific gender preference for the dentist (60.6%). Their preferences were significantly influenced by age range, social class, insurance status, dental insurance, and type of insurance. Income, household size, level of education, and job were not statistically significant with none of the preferences. Conclusions Socioeconomic and demographic factors' correlation with people's preferences was observed. Efforts are needed to promote preventive care demand in deprived regions. Moreover, increasing financial resources allocated to preventive care and covering preventive dental services in insurance plans are recommended.
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Yan CH, Ramanathan S, Suda KJ, Khouja T, Rowan S, Evans CT, Lee TA, Calip GS, Gellad WF, Sharp LK. Barriers to and facilitators of opioid prescribing by dentists in the United States: A qualitative study. J Am Dent Assoc 2022; 153:957-969.e1. [PMID: 35863973 PMCID: PMC10644785 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dentists in the United States frequently prescribe opioids for dental-related pain, although evidence shows superior efficacy of nonopioids for pain management. A national sample of US dentists was interviewed to understand the barriers and facilitators to opioid prescribing. METHODS Semistructured one-on-one telephone interviews were conducted with dentists sampled from the 6 regions of The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Responses were coded into the domains of the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation Model of Behavior. Potential behavior change interventions were identified for targeted themes. RESULTS Seventy-three interviews were qualitatively analyzed. Most of those interviewed were general dentists (86.3%) and on average (SD) were in practice for 24.3 (13.0) years. Ten themes were identified within the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation Model of Behavior. Dentists' knowledge of opioid risk, ability to identify substance use disorder behavior, and capability of communicating pain management plans to patients or following clinic policies or state and federal regulations were linked with judicious opioid prescribing. Dentists reported prescribing opioids if they determined clinical necessity or feared negative consequences for refusing to prescribe opioids. CONCLUSIONS Dentists' opioid decision making is influenced by a range of real-world practice experiences and patient and clinic factors. Education and training that target dentists' knowledge gaps and changes in dentists' practice environment can encourage effective communication of pain management strategies with patients and prescribing of nonopioids as first-line analgesics while conserving opioid use. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Identified knowledge gaps in dentistry can be targets for education, clinical guidelines, and policy interventions to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing of opioids.
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- Connie H. Yan
- College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare, Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine and Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research, Chicago, IL, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Nitschke I, Ulbrich T, Schrock A, Hopfenmüller W, Jockusch J. What Counts for the Old and Oldest Old?-An Analysis of Patient Criteria for Choosing a Dentist-Part II: Personal Characteristics and Soft Skills. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148621. [PMID: 35886473 PMCID: PMC9316874 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Soft skills include communication skills and personality traits that are important when choosing a dentist, but other factors within the dental office also seem to be important for patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate factors that are important to people in a dentist as well as characteristics of the ideal dentist and to evaluate possible age-, gender-, and residence of living specific differences. A telephone survey with participants aged 35 years or older (ag—age group: ag 1: 35−50 years, ag 2: 70−84 years, ag 3: >85 years) in three German cities was conducted. Data were analyzed with respect to gender and age. Most of the participants (n = 298, 64.2%), regardless of their own gender, age, or place of residence did not care about the gender of the dentist. In general, the price of the treatment does not play a role in choosing the ideal dentist. Women differ significantly from men in their choice of dentist (ANOVA p < 0.001 (preference of non-smoker), ANOVA p < 0.001 (preference, that the dentist does not smell of smoke, importance of appearance (ANOVA p < 0.001) and psycho-social skills, etc.). As age increases, professional experience and psycho-social competencies are rated as important. With the increase in age, the mean value of the desired years of professional experience increases without significant differences between age groups. The importance of advanced training (ANOVA p < 0.001; Bonferoni correction: significant difference between ag 1 and ag 2 p < 0.001, and ag 1 and ag 3 p < 0.001) decreases with age. Especially for participants aged 70 to 84 years, a relationship of trust is important. Between the places of residence, statistical differences for almost all surveyed items were found (e.g., importance that the dentist speaks the patients’ native language ANOVA p < 0.001, Bonferoni correction: significant difference between Berlin and Leipzig, Berlin and Mainz, and Leipzig and Mainz (each p < 0.001), dentist has a specialization ANOVA p < 0.001, Bonferoni correction: significant difference between Berlin and Leipzig and Berlin and Mainz (each p < 0.001), etc.). Dentists should be trained to develop psycho-social skills to meet the special demands of the increasing older population.
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- Ina Nitschke
- Gerodontology Section, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (I.N.); (T.U.); (A.S.)
- Clinic of General, Special Care and Geriatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Gerodontology Section, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (I.N.); (T.U.); (A.S.)
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- Gerodontology Section, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (I.N.); (T.U.); (A.S.)
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- Institute of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 10117 Berlin, Germany;
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- Gerodontology Section, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (I.N.); (T.U.); (A.S.)
- University Research Priority Program “Dynamics of Healthy Aging”, University of Zurich, CH-8050 Zurich, Switzerland
- Correspondence:
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Nitschke I, von Chlingensperg R, Schrock A, Hopfenmüller W, Jockusch J. What Counts for the Old and Oldest Old?-An Analysis of Patient Criteria for Choosing a Dentist-Part I: Awareness and Selection Criteria, Infrastructure, and Dental Office Equipment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148307. [PMID: 35886163 PMCID: PMC9324363 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Utilization of a dentist is influenced by many factors. The aim of this study is to present the factors relating to how patients become aware of a dentist, according to which criteria they select the dentist, and which factors in the infrastructure, equipment of dental offices, and human interactions are important for patients. A telephone survey with 466 participants (female 59.9%) in three age groups (ag 1: 35−50 years, ag 2: 70−84 years, ag 3: >85 years) in three German cities was conducted. Data were analyzed with respect to age, gender, and place of residence. Hardly any differences in the selection of the dentist and the selection criteria applied were found between the sexes, the age groups, or the places of residence. Recommendation seems to be the major aspect regarding how patients become aware of or select their dentist (n = 278, 65.6%), while modern technologies, e.g., the internet, play a subordinate role (n = 31, 7.3%). The unimportance of modern technologies increases significantly with the increase in age. As age increases, factors such as infrastructure (e.g., elevator available (ANOVA p < 0.001; Bonferoni correction: significant differences between ag 1 and ag 2 p < 0.001, ag 1 and ag 3 p < 0.001, and ag 2 and ag 3 p = 0.009); accessibility by wheelchair (ANOVA p < 0.001; Bonferoni correction: significant differences between ag 1 and ag 2 p = 0.006; and ag 1 and ag 3 p < 0.001); etc.) and dental office equipment become significantly important and influence the choice of dentist, while the importance of good parking facilities significantly decreased with age (ANOVA p = 0.003; Bonferoni correction: significant differences between ag 1 and ag 3 p = 0.004, and ag 2 and ag 3 p = 0.023). With increasing age, e.g., the importance of a television in the waiting room (ANOVA p = 0.012; Bonferoni correction: significant differences between ag 1 and ag 3 p = 0.014; and ag 2 and ag 3 p = 0.011), a modern waiting room (ANOVA p < 0.001; Bonferoni correction: significant differences between ag 1 and ag 3 p < 0.001; and ag 2 and ag 3 p < 0.001) or the possibility to visualize the oral situation on a screen decreases significantly (ANOVA p < 0.001; Bonferoni correction: significant differences between ag 1 and ag 2 p < 0.001; ag 1 and ag 3 p < 0.001, and ag 2 and ag 3 p < 0.001). If dentists want to welcome and treat older people, they should adapt the accessibility, infrastructure and equipment of their practice to the needs of older people in order to be able to guarantee continuous lifelong dental care regardless of the need for assistance or care.
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- Ina Nitschke
- Gerodontology Section, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany or (I.N.); (R.v.C.); (A.S.)
- Clinic of General, Special Care and Geriatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Gerodontology Section, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany or (I.N.); (R.v.C.); (A.S.)
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- Gerodontology Section, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany or (I.N.); (R.v.C.); (A.S.)
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- Institute of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 10117 Berlin, Germany;
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- Gerodontology Section, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany or (I.N.); (R.v.C.); (A.S.)
- University Research Priority Program “Dynamics of Healthy Aging”, University of Zurich, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland
- Correspondence: or
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Dorsey R, Claudio D, Velázquez MA, Petersen P. Identifying service quality gaps between patients and providers in a Native American outpatient clinic. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:165. [PMID: 35135537 PMCID: PMC8826682 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07538-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Native American communities in Montana reservations have reported low-level satisfaction in health services. This research explored if the services provided at a Blackfeet Indian Reservation outpatient clinic were designed to meet patient expectations. Methods Staff and patient interviews and surveys allowed service expectations to be assessed according to the clinic’s ability to meet those expectations. A total of 48 patients and ten staff members (83% of the staff at this clinic) participated in the study voluntarily. Results We found a disconnect between what patients anticipate for care and what staff think they are anticipating. We also found a discontent between what staff believes patients need versus what the patients feel is needed. Conclusions These gaps combine to increase the breach between patient expectations and perceptions of their healthcare services. With better insight that captures what patients are looking for from a service, the potential to meet those needs increases, and patients feel that their voice is respected and valued.
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- Robert Dorsey
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, USA
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- College of Nursing, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA
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Gray L, McNeill L, Yi W, Zvonereva A, Brunton P, Mei L. The "business" of dentistry: Consumers' (patients') criteria in the selection and evaluation of dental services. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0253517. [PMID: 34358252 PMCID: PMC8345823 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The dimensions of patient-centred care include not only clinical effectiveness and patient safety, but, importantly, the preferences of patients as consumers of healthcare services. A total of 249 participants were included in the study, with a balanced population proportional representation by age, gender, ethnicity and geographic region of New Zealand. An online questionnaire was used to identify participants’ decision-making process, and what factors and barriers for participants to seek dental treatment. Cross-tabulations, Spearman correlation analysis and Pearson Chi-Square analysis were used for the statistical analyses. Three most common reasons for visit were check-up (77%), clean (57%) and relief of pain 36%). A desire to treat a perceived problem was the most common encouraging factor to seek dental care. Cost was the most common barrier to seeking dental services. The majority of participants attended a private practice (84%), with convenience of location and referral from professionals the most likely to influence their choice. Participants felt the most important trait a dental practitioner could demonstrate was to discuss treatment options with them before any treatment. Dental check-up, teeth cleaning and relief of pain were the most common reasons for patients to choose dental services. Cost and ethnicity of the consumers had a significant impact on how dental services were perceived and sought. Dental practitioners may need to reorientate how they express value of oral health practice, not just in regard to communication with patients, but also with government funding agencies.
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- Laura Gray
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Sciences, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Otago Business School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- * E-mail: (LMN); (LM)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Sciences, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Sciences, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zeland
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Sciences, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- * E-mail: (LMN); (LM)
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Lamprecht R, Struppek J, Heydecke G, Reissmann DR. Patients’ criteria for choosing a dentist: Comparison between a university‐based setting and private dental practices. J Oral Rehabil 2020; 47:1023-1030. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Ragna Lamprecht
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry Center for Dental and Oral Medicine University Medical Center Hamburg‐Eppendorf Hamburg Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry Center for Dental and Oral Medicine University Medical Center Hamburg‐Eppendorf Hamburg Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry Center for Dental and Oral Medicine University Medical Center Hamburg‐Eppendorf Hamburg Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry Center for Dental and Oral Medicine University Medical Center Hamburg‐Eppendorf Hamburg Germany
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Alzahrani S, Aboalshamat K, Bedaiwi S, Alnefaie S, Almutairi T, Asiri S, Alnuwaymi I. Patients’ Preferences for Dentist’s Nationality and Gender among Residents of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Open Dent J 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1874210602014010137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction:Several studies have shown that a dentist’s gender and nationality are important factors for patients when they choose their dentist. This topic is important in countries like Saudi Arabia, which is considered to be conservative and has many cultural boundaries that separate men from women in daily activities.Aim:This study aimed to investigate patient preference for a dentist’s gender among a sample population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Methods:This cross-sectional study recruited 1,000 participants who completed a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS v.21.Results:A total of 46.2% of the participants had no particular gender preference for dentists in general, while 28.6% prefered male dentists and 25.2% prefered female dentists. Male and female participants had statistically significant differences in the selection of a dentist’s gender in general, with all participants tending to choose a dentist of the same gender as themselves. Previous personal experience and recommendations from friends were among the most influential factors in choosing dentists of a specific gender. In terms of preferences for dentists of a particular nationality, 45.6% had no preferences, while 28.4% preferred Saudi dentists.Conclusion:Although half of the Jeddah residents participating in our study had no preference for dentists of a particular gender or nationality, the other half had specific preferences.
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The factors which influence patients in their choice of a dental care office has recently become more complex. Our objective was to assess the correlations between different key factors (demographic aspects, dentists’ professionalism, factors related to dental care offices) that influence the selection of a particular dental care office by adult patients. An online questionnaire (self-administered survey) was applied to a random sample of 117 adult dental patients in private clinics in Bucharest, Romania. The survey consisted of 12 questions, and it was conducted during a 2-week period. All the collected data were subjected to statistical analysis. The obtained results revealed statistically significant correlations between studied factors, i.e., elderly patients compared to younger patients considered the use of the state-of-the-art medical devices was important for the dental office (p=0.043, R=0.187). In comparison to women, male patients were searching more often information regarding the dental offices on social media (p=0.002, R=0.284); patients that attached more importance to the dentist’s professional degree were the ones that attached more importance to its reputation (p<0.001, R=0.381) and to the dental office location (p=0.022, R=0.211). The results highlighted specific patterns in patients’ perception of factors related to the selection of dental offices, as also found in scientific literature. The present study offers a perspective on how to improve dental care and patients’ oral health.
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- Ana Maria Cristina Tâncu
- Department of Complete Denture, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusology, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Complete Denture, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Gürler G, Delilbaşı Ç, Kaçar İ. Patients' perceptions and preferences of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in a university dental hospital. Eur Oral Res 2019; 52:137-142. [PMID: 30775717 DOI: 10.26650/eor.2018.483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose There is a lack of information regarding the dental patient's point of view of oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFSs). The aim of this study was to evaluate the perceptions and preferences of a group of university dental hospital patients for OMFSs. Materials and methods This study was based on patients' self-assessment using a questionnaire. A total of 530 patients were enrolled for the study. The patients' preferences regarding the surgeons' age, gender, religion, race and experience were determined and compared statistically. Results A total of 506 questionnaires were considered as complete and used in the analysis. Female patients preferred female practitioner more than male patients did (p=0.002), but no significant difference was found between male and female patients regarding preference for the age (p=0.464), ethnicity (p=0.926) and religion (p=0.261) of the OMFS. The educational status of the patients did not have an effect on the gender preference for the OMFS (p=0.114); however, educational status significantly affected the preferences for the ethnicity and religion of the practitioners (p=0.001). Conclusion Today patient expectations and perceptions take place in post graduate education programs. In this study we determined a wide range of different factors for choosing an OMFS. The diversity of these factors may affect the quality of the health service and thus must be considered in determining the content of oral and maxillofacial curriculum.
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- Gökhan Gürler
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İstanbul Medipol University, School of Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İstanbul Medipol University, School of Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İstanbul Medipol University, School of Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
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Quality management in healthcare: The pivotal desideratum. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2018; 9:180-182. [PMID: 31211031 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2018.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Health care is very complex sector and delivery of service is the fragmented care. Quality can be a common paradigm to address the need of all groups in health care. Quality improvement is the process approach to the organization's operational challenges. The initiative to address the quality in health care has become a global phenomenon. A quality revolution for delivery of service with patient at the center and services around it is the demand of the time. This article comprehensively reviews the quality management in health care service and aims to sensitize the health care professionals towards achieving total quality.
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