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Sawsan Tabbaa1, Justin McDaniel2, Olivia D'Angelo3
1School of Orthodontics, Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America.
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|June 7, 2023
Summary
A significant demand exists for Saturday orthodontic appointments, with most patients showing high commitment. Patients with lower incomes and longer work hours are most interested in weekend availability.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Weekend orthodontic appointments address patient scheduling challenges.
- Many patients require flexibility due to work or school commitments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient demand for Saturday orthodontic appointments.
- To determine patient commitment levels for weekend appointments.
Main Methods:
- A 17-question survey was administered to 199 adult orthodontic patients.
- Data on demographics, work impact, and appointment preferences were collected.
- Logistic-regression Chi-square test was used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- 77.4% of patients would utilize Saturday appointments.
- Preferred times were 7-10 am and 10 am-12 pm.
- High commitment was shown: 82.6% unlikely to miss/reschedule, 75.3% would choose Saturday-open practices.
Conclusions:
- Strong patient demand and high commitment for Saturday orthodontic appointments exist.
- Patients with lower incomes and those working over 40 hours/week are primary candidates.
- Practices should consider offering Saturday appointments to meet patient needs.
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