Panda Anup, Garg Iti, Bhobe Anamaya P
Department of Paediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India.
Int J Paediatr Dent. 2014 Mar;24(2):98-103. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12032. Epub 2013 Apr 18.
Despite many advances in paediatric dentistry, the greatest challenge for any paediatric dentist is to remove the anxiety related to a dental visit and get the child patient to accept the treatment readily. The manner in which the dentist presents himself plays an important role in cementing a friendly relation with the child.
To assess school children's perceptions and preferences towards dentist's attire so as to understand their psych and promote a successful relationship with the patient.
A questionnaire designed to evaluate children's attitudes and preferences towards dentists was distributed in public schools and was completed by 619 children (322 males, 297 females) aged between 6-14 years.
The study found that majority of children preferred dental professionals to wear traditional formal attire with a white coat and name badge. They preferred the use of plain masks and white gloves but disliked protective eyewear or headcaps. Most children liked dentists with closed shoes and no jewellery but preferred the use of a wrist watch.
The results obtained from this study can help dentists decide what is appropriate to wear when dealing with children so as to minimise their anxiety and improve delivery of health care.
尽管儿童牙科取得了许多进展，但任何儿童牙医面临的最大挑战是消除与看牙相关的焦虑，并让儿童患者欣然接受治疗。牙医展现自己的方式在与儿童建立友好关系方面起着重要作用。
评估学童对牙医着装的看法和偏好，以了解他们的心理并促进与患者建立成功的关系。
一份旨在评估儿童对牙医的态度和偏好的问卷在公立学校分发，619名年龄在6至14岁之间的儿童（322名男性，297名女性）完成了问卷。
研究发现，大多数儿童更喜欢牙科专业人员穿着带有白大褂和姓名徽章的传统正装。他们更喜欢使用普通口罩和白色手套，但不喜欢护目镜或头罩。大多数儿童喜欢穿封闭式鞋子且不佩戴首饰的牙医，但更喜欢使用手表。
本研究获得的结果可帮助牙医决定在与儿童打交道时穿什么合适，以尽量减少他们的焦虑并改善医疗服务的提供。
