Children's Perceptions of Dentist's Attire and Environment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Luciana Butini Oliveira, Carla Massignan, Regina Mota de Carvalho, Maria Gorete Monteguti Savi, Michele Bolan, André Luís Porporatti, Graziela De Luca Canto
Abstract
AIM: To assess the children's perceptions of the dentist's attire and environment. The protocol is available in the PROSPERO database. SEARCH STRATEGIES: Systematic searches in the databases were performed in Cochrane, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science from their inception to December 12, 2019, Google Scholar, Open Grey, and ProQuest Dissertations. SELECTION CRITERIA: Criteria consisted of descriptive studies regarding the above matter while two authors assessed the information. The risk of bias was also performed. RESULTS: = 150). CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that there is no difference in the children's perception, white coat vs child-friendly attire; however, children prefer a decorated dental clinic. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Children's Perceptions of Dentist's Attire and Environment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(6):700-716.