International Journal of Dentistry Research 2017; 2(3): 73-75 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2017.2304
Patient’s attitude towards dental treatment: Treatment plan versus patient willingness
Nafeesa Tabassum1 , Suhael Ahmed2 , Yasmeen Alshammari2 , Ghaidaa Barri3 , Manahil Alnafea3 , Maryam Subhi Alatiyyah3 , Amerah Alsalem3 , Alzahra Alarajah3
1. Department of Dental Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Received: 27th April, 2017 / Accepted: 25th August, 2017 / Published : 31st December, 2017
Aim: This study aims at evaluating patients positive and negative attitude towards dental treatment. Introduction: According to Shaw ME and wright JM,”Attitude” is defined as “a relatively enduring system of evaluative affective reactions based upon and reflecting the evaluative concepts or beliefs which have been learned about the characteristic of a social object or a class of social objects”. Cooperation from patient plays an important role in success of treatment outcome. Attitude of patients toward dental treatment depends on multitude of factors including credibility of the treating dentist, previous experiences, psychological, social and financial factor. Lack of awareness, fear of pain, past negative dental experiences and unethical dental practice will not only negate the patient’s attitude, but may also tarnish dentists reputation. Hence, understanding patients attitude towards dentistry, with minor modifications in order to reduce patient waiting time, fixed appointments, ethical practices may build up positive attitude towards the dental treatment. Material and Methods: Approval for the study was obtained from the research committee, Riyadh colleges of dentistry and pharmacy, Riyadh. A cross sectional study was conducted in 100 patients visiting the college. A close ended survey questionnaire was designed including the demographic data (gender, age, education, academic performance, financial problems,medical history,dental examination and treatment plan). Patient attitude and willingness was recorded on “likert style scale”.
Patient Attitude, Dental Treatment, Academic Institutions
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