Understanding how dental professionals perceive pain in children during dental treatments

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This qualitative interview study aims to explore the experiences of dental professionals and students regarding child patients' pain during dental procedures. Using Grounded Theory methodology, the study will conduct in-depth interviews with dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students in their final years of training. The goal is to gain insights into their perceptions of child patients' pain and their preparedness to manage it effectively. This research seeks to address the underutilization of local anesthetics in pediatric dentistry and its implications for patient care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Dental students in their 4th or 5th year of training
* Dental professionals working with child patients on a regular basis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not understand Swedish language

Where it's running

• Malmö University
  Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Rikard Roxner, DDS
• Email: rikard.roxner@mau.se
• Phone: +46 40 665 84 80

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.