DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/99YD-ZT39
Defense Date
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Dentistry
Department
Pediatric Dentistry
First Advisor
Dr. Tegwyn Brickhouse
Second Advisor
Dr. Julie Coe
Third Advisor
Dr. David Sarrett
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Al Best
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess what training and motivational factors dental providers report in providing dental care to PSHCN (patients with special healthcare needs. Materials and Methods: An electronic questionnaire was sent to n=104 fourth year dental students, n=147 general dentists with a specific continuing education course pertaining to PSCHN, and n=140 pediatric dentists in Virginia. The questionnaire consisted of four sections including Demographics, Professional Attitudes, Special Needs Patients and Motivational Factors, and PSCHN Cases. Results: The overall response rate for our study was 21%. The response rates of dental students, general dentists, and pediatric dentists were 30%, 10%, and 25%, respectively. A statistically significant difference was found for 10 out 12 motivational factors. Conclusions: There is a difference in motivational factors among the three different types of dental providers.
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-1-2015