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Original Article

Patient's Experience, Attitude, and Satisfaction toward the Use of a Digital Intraoral Camera in a Dental Screening Campaign

Kishor Tom

Citation Information : Tom K. Patient's Experience, Attitude, and Satisfaction toward the Use of a Digital Intraoral Camera in a Dental Screening Campaign. J Oral Health Comm Dent 2020; 14 (2):44-47.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10062-0071

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 18-02-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim and objective: To evaluate the patient's previous experience, attitude, and satisfaction toward the use of a digital intraoral camera in a dental camp. Materials and methods: This study was conducted on visitors at the oral health awareness campaign, who had undergone oral health screening with the help of a digital intraoral camera. This study was conducted with the help of a questionnaire survey to ascertain their previous experience, attitude, and satisfaction toward the use of a digital intraoral camera in a dental setting. Results: As a matter of easing the communication with the dentist, 92% opined that the use of intraoral cameras helps in easing the communication with the dentist. For deciding on the treatment plan, 93% have an opinion that a digital intraoral camera helps them in understanding the treatment options suggested by the dentist and to select the best treatment option for them. Regarding their satisfaction of the respondents toward the intraoral camera, n (%) 56.55 of them opined that they were very satisfied while n (%) 32.74 of them were satisfied and n (%) 10.71 were neutral in their opinion. Conclusion: Based on these results, it can be concluded that most of the people were very satisfied with the use of a digital intraoral camera in the dental clinic setting as an aid toward understanding their present oral health status. It also helps them in understanding the treatment plan that the dental surgeon has suggested and helps them in communicating with the dentist.


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