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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

Pediatric Dentistry through a Child's Lens-The Role of Dentist's Gender, Attire, and Clinic Ambiance in Gen Alpha's Experience: A Cross-sectional Study.

Sai Vaishnavi Alahari, Sampath R Cheruku, Silla S Swathi, Ziauddin Mohammad, Murali K Dindukurthi, Anusha Reddy Gollapalli

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Sai Vaishnavi AlahariDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India.
Sampath R CherukuDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India.
Silla S SwathiDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India.
Ziauddin MohammadDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India.
Murali K DindukurthiDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, M R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Anusha Reddy GollapalliDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India.

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Aim and background: A child's first impression of the dental clinic impacts their willingness to cooperate during treatment, and factors like the dentist's gender, attire, and clinic colors strongly influence a child's comfort. Colors in particular play a crucial role in shaping emotions and reducing fear. This study aims to evaluate children's knowledge of a pediatric dentist and their preferences regarding the dentist's gender, attire, and the dental clinic environment. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 186 schoolchildren aged 6-12 years. Children were provided with images of male and female dentists and a clinical setting along with 10 colors and were asked to color them based on their preferences. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0. Results: A statistically significant knowledge gap ( Conclusion: The results of our current study conclude inadequate knowledge about pediatric dentists in children. The dental clinic environment and the dentist's attire affect the child's anxiety level. Clinical significance: Pediatric dentists must recognize that clinic ambiance and attire significantly influence child behavior. Understanding these preferences enables pediatric dentists to create child-friendly, psychologically supportive environments that enhance the overall dental experience. How to cite this article: Alahari SV, Cheruku SR, Swathi SS,

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Child-friendly environmentClinic ambianceColor psychologyDental anxietyDental fearDentist attirePediatric dentistry

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