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Una Stamere1,2,3, Inese Stars4, Nicola Innes5
1Department of Doctoral Studies, Rīga Stradiņš University, Riga, Latvia.
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|September 22, 2025
Summary
Latvian parents prioritize less traumatic dental treatments and clear information for their children. Understanding parental views on minimally invasive dentistry (MID) is key to improving pediatric dental care acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- High caries prevalence in Latvia necessitates exploring patient perspectives.
- Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) adoption is limited, with provider barriers known but parental views underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine Latvian parents' views on minimally invasive dentistry (MID).
- To identify barriers and facilitators influencing parental acceptance of MID in pediatric dental care.
Main Methods:
- Inductive qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with 19 parents.
- Verbatim transcription and reflexive thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Parents prioritize treatments minimizing child discomfort and distress.
- Parental expectations focus on treatment qualities, information access, and treatment choice.
- Awareness and understanding of MID strategies positively influence parental decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Parents value clear communication, information, and treatment options in pediatric dentistry.
- A shift towards patient-centered care models is needed to enhance MID acceptance.
- Prioritizing comfort, informed decision-making, and choice is crucial for effective pediatric dental care.
Keywords:
minimally invasive dentistrypaediatric dentistryparental perspectivespatient‐centred carequalitative researchreflexive thematic analysissilver diamine fluorideMore Related Videos
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