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Yazeed Alharthi1, Osama Alasmari1, Hamad Almuaiqly1
1Umm Alqura University, Faculty of Dentistry, 2373 Al Awali, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia.
International Journal of Dentistry
|December 5, 2022
Summary
Dentists and patients differed significantly in valuing dental health states, impacting oral health-related quality of life assessments. These findings highlight the need for further research into patient and provider utility differences in economic dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Dental Health Economics
- Health Outcomes Research
- Quality of Life Assessment
Background:
- Health utility quantifies preferences for health outcomes, guiding resource allocation.
- Understanding patient and provider utility values is crucial for effective dental practice and policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine and compare health utility values for various permanent teeth-related health states.
- To investigate differences in utility perceptions between dentists and dental patients.
Main Methods:
- A standard gamble questionnaire was administered to 50 dentists and 50 dental patients.
- Utilities were assessed for four dental health states: carious tooth with/without pain, and filled tooth with temporary/permanent restoration.
- Statistical analysis included unpaired Student's t-test and one-way ANOVA.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in utility values were found between dentists and patients for three health states (p < 0.05).
- No significant gender-based differences in utility values were observed across all health states.
- Male dentists and male patients showed significant utility differences for two specific health states (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- A statistically significant disparity exists in health utility values between dental providers and patients.
- These differences underscore the importance of considering varied perspectives in oral health-related quality of life and economic dentistry.
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