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Comparison Of Patient Factors Influencing The Selection Of An Orthodontist, General Dentist, Or Direct-To-Consumer Aligners For Orthodontic Treatment, Jeffrey C. Olson
Comparison Of Patient Factors Influencing The Selection Of An Orthodontist, General Dentist, Or Direct-To-Consumer Aligners For Orthodontic Treatment, Jeffrey C. Olson
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Purpose: To evaluate the factors that influence potential orthodontic patients choosing between an orthodontist, general dentist, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) aligners for their treatment, and to determine the demand for each provider type.
Methods: An electronic survey was administered to 250 individuals among the general population of adults in the United States. Questions were designed to determine the respondent’s level of interest in pursuing orthodontic treatment with each provider type, evaluate their current level of knowledge concerning provider options, and identify factors influencing their selection. Pearson’s chi-squared test and ANOVA were used to evaluate the factors influencing patients in …