Observational studyBMC oral health2025
Parental and individual determinants of dental trust in children: a path analysis of a conceptual model.
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- The Mediating Role of Communication in the Relationship Between Personality Type and Empathy Among Clinical Stage Dentistry Students.Journal of dental education · 2026Article
- Awareness of Effective Communication Skills Among Paediatric Dentists in Turkey.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2026Article
- Association Between Parental Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Association of parental oral health literacy, early childhood oral health behaviors, and caries severity with oral health-related quality of life among preschool children.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundUnderstanding the interactions among predictors of dental trust in children is important for designing effective interventions in pediatric dental care.
aimThis study aimed to develop and validate a conceptual model to evaluate factors influencing dental trust in children.
designThis cross-sectional study included 267 parent-child dyads. Data collection tools included a sociodemographic data form, the Turkish Oral Health Literacy Assessment Task (TOHLAT-P), the Dental Trust Scale (DTS), the Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS), and the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). The conceptual model explored the factors influencing dental trust in children by incorporating endogenous and exogenous variables. Path analysis was conducted to test model fit.
resultsDental trust was significantly associated with parental oral health literacy (β = -0.20; P < 0.001), dental anxiety (β = -0.18; P < 0.001), and oral health-related quality of life (β = -0.15; P < 0.001). The path analysis confirmed the validity of the proposed model, showing significant pathways between these variables and dental trust in children.
conclusionsThis study presents a validated model illustrating the relationships between parental and child-related factors and dental trust in children. These findings underscore the importance of addressing these factors in clinical strategies to enhance dental trust and improve pediatric dental outcomes.
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