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Special Health Care Needs

447 - Parental Satisfaction of the Special Day Foundation Program: A Pilot Study

Saturday, May 25, 2024
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM EST
Location: Exhibit Hall (back left corner of the hall, space 137)

    Presenting Author(s)

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    Sophia Mohseni, DMD

    Pediatric Dental Resident
    University of Florida-Naples
    University of Florida- Naples
    Naples, Florida, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

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    Lauren Governale, DMD

    Clinical Associate Professor & Clinical Program Director
    University of Florida- Naples, FL
    Naples, Florida, United States

    • Program Director(s)

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    Marcio Guelmann, DDS

    Chair and Program Director
    University of Florida
    Gainesville, Florida, United States

Abstract:

Parental Satisfaction of the Special Day Foundation Program 

 

Mohseni M, Governale L, D’Avila M, Prosperi A,

University of Florida, Naples, FL. 

 



Purpose: The Special Day Foundation Program (SDFP) focuses on improving patient compliance and comfort in the dental operatory with specialized sensory tools, longer appointment times, and more frequent dental visits. Our study aimed to determine if parental expectations and perceptions of the SDFP influenced overall parental satisfaction.

 



Method: All children under the age of 21 enrolled in the Special Day Foundation Program were recruited to participate in the survey. The survey was administered to parents to assess how their expectations and perceptions of the program impacted their overall satisfaction and perceived behavioral improvements observed in their child.

 



Results: Ninety surveys were collected and data analysis is ongoing.  

 



Conclusion: This study will contribute to advancements in personalized dentistry for patients with special health care needs and provide more tools to better promote and set expectations of the SDFP.

 

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