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PARENTS' WILLINGNESS TO ENROLL THEIR CHILDREN IN PREVENTIVE DENTAL CARE PROGRAMS IN JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA

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Rania Abdullah Abdulbagi , Maha Sameer Linjawi , Shahd A sagaf, Roba Deya Derini , Sulaiman Yahia Fakeera, Dr. Hibah Saad Al-Ahmadi
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2022.11.10.79

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Background: Preventive dental care is intended to reduce the likelihood of development of tooth decay. Parents have an essential role in ensuring that their children receive the suitable preventive dental care, and their decisions affect the well-being of their children. therefore this study aimed to investigate parents' willingness to enroll their children in preventive dental care programs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This study is cross-sectional study, was conducted among the parents in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during November and December, 2022. The study was carried out using self- administered questionnaire consisting of a cover page and four main sections was distributed to parents in Jeddah region online. Results: The study included 113 parents, 69.9% of them were mothers. Only 38.1% knew the meaning of preventive dentistry, 21.2% were have been notified of Preventive Dental Care Programs for Children. 76.1% would like to enroll their child in a preventive dental program. 30% thought that cost of dental care may prevent them from enroll their child in a preventive dental program. Conclusion: parents in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia have a good attitude towards the preventive dental care programs for their children, and they revealed their desire to enroll their children in such programs.

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