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The relationship between self-reported preventive and curative orientations of dentists and oral healthcare services provided to Dutch young patients: An observational study

Riët Hummel, Joost C. L. den Boer, Mariska Barendse, Geert J. M. G. van der Heijden, Wil J. M. van der Sanden, J.J.M. Bruers

PLoS ONE · 2024

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Summary

The aims of this study were to investigate the relationship between self-reported preventive and curative orientations of general dental practitioners (GDPs) and the oral healthcare services (OHS) they provided to patients under 18-years-old. And in addition, to determine which patient, GDP, and dental practice characteristics predicted the provision of preventive and curative care. GDPs in the Netherlands using dental software program Exquise (>2,000) were invited to participate in this study voluntarily. Participants completed a web-based questionnaire on characteristics of themselves, their dental practices, and on 20 hypothetical clinical situations concerning caries management. Based on their responses GDPS were classified for their preventive orientation, and their curative orientati

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Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0306403
Catalogue ID
BFmoef2qvj-qk90k2
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