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Alyssa Franklin1, Caroline K Carrico2, Daniel M Laskin3
1Student, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
Purpose:
Previous studies have shown that there may be a bias among some male oral and maxillofacial surgeons regarding women practicing in the specialty. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a similar bias in the general public.
Patients And Methods:
We performed a survey of 65 patients of various genders, educational levels, and ages asking them their surgeon gender preference for extraction of a tooth, removal of impacted third molars, and cosmetic surgery, as well as the reasons for their preference.
Results:
Of respondents, 91% had no preference regarding surgeon gender for tooth extraction, 88% for removal of impacted teeth, and 83% for cosmetic surgery. There was no difference in gender preference based on the respondents' gender, educational level, or age.
Conclusions:
There does not appear to be a gender bias against female oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the general population.
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