PATIENT'S AND PARENT'S PREFERENCES REGARDING GENDER, ATTIRE AND ATTITUDE OF ORTHODONTIST IN NORTH GUJARAT POPULATION

Dr. Mosam Thakar; Dr. Shrish Charan Shrivastava; Dr. Ajay Kubavat; Dr. Harsha Tolani

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

PATIENT'S AND PARENT'S PREFERENCES REGARDING GENDER, ATTIRE AND ATTITUDE OF ORTHODONTIST IN NORTH GUJARAT POPULATION

Dr. Mosam Thakar, Dr. Shrish Charan Shrivastava, Dr. Ajay Kubavat, Dr. Harsha Tolani

Abstract :

Introduction: Investigation was done in north Gujarat population to check whether patients and their parents in different groups are influenced by the gender, attire and attitude of an orthodontist. Methods: The opinions of 175 patients and 175 parents regarding 1) which gender of orthodontist you choose for the treatment? either male or female. 2) 3 types of attire (from photos) were investigated using a questionnaire .3) Nature of the orthodontics towards patient. Results: female orthodontists were preferred over male orthodontics by the parents and patients. A white coat(apron) was the preferred attire, followed by scrubs and formals by both the groups. Majority of the patients and parents preferred respectful attitude of orthodontist. Conclusions: Patients consider female to be an important factor when choosing an orthodontist because �women have more patience and dedicate more attention.�. The participants largely preferred who dressed in white coats, because this type of attire was considered clean and hygienic. Majority of the patients and parents preferred respectful attitude of orthodontist.