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Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Aim: This study aimed to assess the communication-based oral health literacy (OHL) skills of pediatric dentists in Türkiye and to identify individual and institutional factors influencing these skills. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between July 1, 2024, and January 10, 2025, with 127 pediatric dentists who had completed postgraduate training and were actively practicing. Participants completed a 20-item structured online questionnaire designed to assess demographic features and communication competencies related to OHL. Statistical analyses included Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal–Wallis, Spearman correlation, and linear regression tests, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: No statistically significant difference was found between genders in communication scores (p = 0.62). Age was positively correlated with communication-based oral health literacy skills (ρ = 0.36, p < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in communication scores between pediatric dentists with and without prior communication training (p = 0.16). Linear regression revealed that age was a significant predictor of communication scores (β = 0.074, p < 0.001), whereas training status did not emerge as a statistically significant predictor (β = -0.76, p = 0.06). The model accounted for 15.1% of the variance in communication scores. Conclusion: Communication-based oral health literacy skills among pediatric dentists in Türkiye are primarily influenced by age, experience, and institutional factors. The results emphasize the need for applied communication training, curricular enhancements, and institutional arrangements that allocate time for effective patient-dentist interaction. These efforts can strengthen clinical communication and contribute to the promotion of oral health literacy at the community level.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Bozok University

Proje Numarası

2024-GOKAEK-246_2024.07.10_83

Etik Beyan

This study was approved by the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Bozok University, Turkey, under decision number 2024-GOKAEK-246_2024.07.10_83 dated July 10, 2024. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. All participants were informed about the purpose of the study and provided informed consent prior to participation.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

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Konular

Çocuk Diş Hekimliği

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Ocak 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Ağustos 2025

Kabul Tarihi

23 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Karamüftüoğlu, N., Aydın Varol, E., & Bal, C. (2026). Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi, 15(1), 17-23. https://doi.org/10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1757738
AMA
1.Karamüftüoğlu N, Aydın Varol E, Bal C. Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;15(1):17-23. doi:10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1757738
Chicago
Karamüftüoğlu, Nevra, Ezgi Aydın Varol, ve Cenkhan Bal. 2026. “Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study”. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi 15 (1): 17-23. https://doi.org/10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1757738.
EndNote
Karamüftüoğlu N, Aydın Varol E, Bal C (01 Ocak 2026) Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi 15 1 17–23.
IEEE
[1]N. Karamüftüoğlu, E. Aydın Varol, ve C. Bal, “Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study”, ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi, c. 15, sy 1, ss. 17–23, Oca. 2026, doi: 10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1757738.
ISNAD
Karamüftüoğlu, Nevra - Aydın Varol, Ezgi - Bal, Cenkhan. “Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study”. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi 15/1 (01 Ocak 2026): 17-23. https://doi.org/10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1757738.
JAMA
1.Karamüftüoğlu N, Aydın Varol E, Bal C. Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;15:17–23.
MLA
Karamüftüoğlu, Nevra, vd. “Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study”. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi, c. 15, sy 1, Ocak 2026, ss. 17-23, doi:10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1757738.
Vancouver
1.Nevra Karamüftüoğlu, Ezgi Aydın Varol, Cenkhan Bal. Assessing Pediatric Dentists’ Communication Skills Regarding Oral Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi. 01 Ocak 2026;15(1):17-23. doi:10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1757738