Experiences and Parents' Perceptions Regarding Dental Interventions Performed on Their Children: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the viewpoints of parents of children regarding dental interventions can enhance clinical practices and play a pivotal role in evaluating the acceptability of treatment recommendations.

Aim

To explore the experiences and perceptions of parents regarding minimally invasive dentistry and invasive dental interventions for caries prevention and management in their children.

Design

A systematic search strategy was performed to identify qualitative studies that assessed the phenomenon of interest in October 2022, updated in April 2024. The studies' methodological quality was evaluated, and the final synthesised findings were graded (ConQual). Data were analysed using a meta-aggregative approach.

Results

Sixteen studies were included. There we

SUBMITTER: Dalsochio L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12580900 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature