Alshahrani Asma A, Alamro Haifa A, Alhilali Salman M, Alwadi Meshal A, Alshahrani Nada A, Asiri Ali K
Preventive Dental Science Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
Research Department, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus. 2025 Jul 28;17(7):e88899. doi: 10.7759/cureus.88899. eCollection 2025 Jul.
Pediatric dental care emphasizes the holistic well-being of children, integrating physical, psychological, and social aspects of their health. Parental satisfaction serves as a valuable indicator of healthcare quality, influencing children's adherence to dental visits and long-term oral health outcomes.
This cross-sectional study aimed to assess parental satisfaction with pediatric dental care provided by undergraduate dental students at the College of Dentistry (COD), King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A validated, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 128 parents of children aged 12 years or younger who received dental treatment between January and May 2023. The questionnaire addressed demographic information, appointment details, and satisfaction using a five-point Likert scale.
A total of 128 parents or primary caregivers participated in the study. Most were mothers (62.5%) and aged between 35 and 44 years (57.8%). The majority (99.2%) reported that they were either satisfied with the pediatric dental care their child received. Overall satisfaction was significantly associated with waiting time (p = 0.002) and reason for visit (p = 0.042). No significant associations were found with parental age, education level, or student year.
Ongoing assessment of parental satisfaction can inform improvements in clinical education and patient care within undergraduate dental programs.
儿童牙科保健强调儿童的整体健康，将其健康的身体、心理和社会方面整合在一起。家长满意度是医疗质量的重要指标，影响儿童对看牙的依从性和长期口腔健康结果。
本横断面研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯利雅得国王沙特·本·阿卜杜勒阿齐兹卫生科学大学牙科学院（COD）本科牙科学生提供的儿童牙科保健服务的家长满意度。
使用经过验证的、由访谈员实施的问卷，从2023年1月至5月期间接受牙科治疗的128名12岁及或以下儿童的家长中收集数据。问卷使用五点李克特量表询问人口统计学信息、预约细节和满意度。
共有128名家长或主要照顾者参与了研究。大多数是母亲（62.5%），年龄在35至44岁之间（57.8%）。大多数（99.2%）报告说他们对孩子接受的儿童牙科保健服务感到满意。总体满意度与等待时间（p = 0.002）和就诊原因（p = 0.042）显著相关。未发现与家长年龄、教育水平或学生年级有显著关联。
持续评估家长满意度可为本科牙科项目中的临床教育和患者护理改进提供参考。
