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Nagesh, L.
- Patients' Perception towards Professionalism in Dentistry at K.L.E.S's Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India
Authors
1 Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 83-87Abstract
Background
Dentist - Patient relationship is the heart of successful dentistry. Physical appearance, behavior and communication skills of professionals might influence doctor-patient relationship.
Aim
The purpose of the present study was to determine how patients perceived about professionalism in dentistry.
Study Design
Cross-sectional survey.
Methods
The study was conducted on 305 subjects who visited the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, K.L.E.S's Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. It was conducted using a self-designed standard close ended questionnaire which included provision for recording demographic characteristics and questions pertaining to the appearance and professionalism of the dentists. The data was collected, tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis using chi - square test.
Results
Attire and physical appearance of the dentists had an influence on the patients' comfort and anxiety levels, and majority of patients agreed that the first impression of dentists affected their confidence level. Hairstyle, skin complexion and facial hair (for male dentists) appeared to have little effect on patients' opinion of the various dental care providers.
Conclusion
Good human relationship between dentists and patients is essential for imparting positive attitude towards dentist and dentistry.
Keywords
Professionalism, Dentistry, Attire, Behavior
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- Clinical Audit in Dentistry - the Third Eye of Oral Care
Authors
1 Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 168-172Abstract
Producing good quality goods should be the primary responsibility of the manufacturer, and ensuring good quality services is the responsibility of the government. Utilizing good quality services is the basic human right of each and every individual. Provision of efficient and effective quality health care to the public is one of the ethical principles. Assessment of quality of health care provided to the public can be done through clinical audit system. Clinical audit is a quality improvement process that seeks to improve patient care and outcomes through systematic review of care against explicit criteria, and the implementation of change. Clinical audit results in improved clinical practice, increased efficiency, better clinical outcomes or more cost-effective service. In India, there is hardly any audit system in dentistry though the concept has existed since a long time. This review is an insight on methodology of clinical audit and the need for implementation of such a system for dental practice in Indian scenario.Keywords
Clinical Audit, Dentistry, Quality Assurance, Dental RecordsReferences
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