Parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background The use of ultrasonography in pediatric dentistry has gained attention due to its safety, diagnostic versatility, and ability to minimize radiation exposure in children. This study aimed to evaluate parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the use of ultrasonograp...
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| description | Abstract Background The use of ultrasonography in pediatric dentistry has gained attention due to its safety, diagnostic versatility, and ability to minimize radiation exposure in children. This study aimed to evaluate parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the use of ultrasonographic imaging in pediatric dentistry. Methods This cross-sectional study included the parents of 347 children aged 1 to 13 years who attended the pediatric dentistry clinic of a public dental school in Van, eastern Turkey. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a 27-item questionnaire covering parents’ demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and concerns about ultrasonography. Chi-square and correlation analyses were used to evaluate the relationships between variables. Results Parents’ knowledge and attitudes varied significantly by educational level and gender. Those with higher education levels demonstrated greater awareness and positive attitudes toward ultrasonography in dentistry. Female parents showed a greater preference than male parents for using ultrasonography in their children’s dental treatment. Correlation analyses revealed strong positive associations among knowledge, attitudes, perceived benefits, and health literacy scores (r = 0.764–0.923, p < 0.001). Conclusions Although parents generally held positive attitudes toward ultrasonography in pediatric dentistry, their level of knowledge was limited. Educational level and gender significantly influenced parental knowledge and health literacy. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions to support informed participation in dental diagnostics. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9900416cdbc40878faf7a46e3bbe7f32025-08-20T03:41:57ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312025-07-0125111210.1186/s12903-025-06548-4Parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics: a cross-sectional studyBurcin Avci0Sema Kaya1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yuzuncu Yil UniversityDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yuzuncu Yil UniversityAbstract Background The use of ultrasonography in pediatric dentistry has gained attention due to its safety, diagnostic versatility, and ability to minimize radiation exposure in children. This study aimed to evaluate parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the use of ultrasonographic imaging in pediatric dentistry. Methods This cross-sectional study included the parents of 347 children aged 1 to 13 years who attended the pediatric dentistry clinic of a public dental school in Van, eastern Turkey. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a 27-item questionnaire covering parents’ demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and concerns about ultrasonography. Chi-square and correlation analyses were used to evaluate the relationships between variables. Results Parents’ knowledge and attitudes varied significantly by educational level and gender. Those with higher education levels demonstrated greater awareness and positive attitudes toward ultrasonography in dentistry. Female parents showed a greater preference than male parents for using ultrasonography in their children’s dental treatment. Correlation analyses revealed strong positive associations among knowledge, attitudes, perceived benefits, and health literacy scores (r = 0.764–0.923, p < 0.001). Conclusions Although parents generally held positive attitudes toward ultrasonography in pediatric dentistry, their level of knowledge was limited. Educational level and gender significantly influenced parental knowledge and health literacy. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions to support informed participation in dental diagnostics.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06548-4AttitudeChildKnowledgeParentsUltrasonography |
| spellingShingle | Burcin Avci Sema Kaya Parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics: a cross-sectional study BMC Oral Health Attitude Child Knowledge Parents Ultrasonography |
| title | Parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | parental perceptions of ultrasonography in pediatric dental diagnostics a cross sectional study |
| topic | Attitude Child Knowledge Parents Ultrasonography |
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