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Aceil Al-Khatib1, Radwan Abed Alhaleem2, Rama Qaffaf2
1Department of Oral Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan.
International Journal of Dentistry
|March 6, 2023
Summary
Most adults trust their dentists, with honesty, competence, and reputation being key factors. The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly decrease public trust in dental professionals.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Patient Psychology
- Sociodentistry
Background:
- Public trust in dentists is crucial for effective dental care delivery.
- Understanding factors influencing patient trust and fear is essential for improving the dentist-patient relationship.
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges to healthcare interactions, potentially impacting patient trust.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the level of public trust in dentists.
- To identify factors influencing trust and fear of dentists.
- To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on trust in dental professionals.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous online survey was administered to 838 adults.
- Data collected included demographics, trust levels, fear of dentists, influencing factors, and pandemic impact.
- Statistical analysis was performed to identify significant differences and relationships.
Main Results:
- Over half of the respondents reported trusting their dentists.
- Honesty (69.6%), competence (65.5%), and reputation (52.9%) were identified as primary trust factors.
- Females reported significantly higher fear of dentists compared to males.
Conclusions:
- The majority of the public maintains trust in dentists, emphasizing honesty, competence, and reputation.
- While females exhibit greater dental fear, the overall trust in dentists remained stable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Findings underscore the importance of these core factors in fostering a positive dentist-patient relationship.
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