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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Practice Management
  • Gender Studies in Medicine

Background:

  • The field of pediatric dentistry has seen a significant increase in female practitioners over recent decades.
  • Women now constitute approximately 50% of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) membership and about 75% of new members.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and identify differences between male and female pediatric dentists.
  • Focus on practice patterns and the utilization of behavior guidance techniques (BGTs).

Main Methods:

  • A web-based survey was distributed to 511 pediatric dentists.
  • Participants were recruited by the AAPD for a series of surveys.

Main Results:

  • A 59% response rate was achieved, with 52% male and 48% female respondents.
  • Female dentists were younger on average. Males were more likely to own practices and hold leadership roles.
  • Females were more likely to be faculty, staff dentists, or part-time private practitioners. No significant gender differences in BGTs were found, but females involved parents more and used protective stabilization more frequently.
  • Parenthood impacted the behavior guidance styles of both genders.

Conclusions:

  • While practice patterns and career trajectories differ between male and female pediatric dentists, their approaches to behavior guidance techniques show minimal differences.
  • Parenthood is a notable factor influencing behavior guidance strategies for both male and female pediatric dentists.