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Table 4 Patient satisfaction survey questionnaire

From: Satisfaction with dental care among patients who receive invasive or non-invasive treatment for non-cavitated early dental caries: findings from one region of the National Dental PBRN

 

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

1. I am satisfied with how my dentist presented all the options for the treatment of my tooth decay.

1

2

3

4

5

2. I am satisfied with the quality of tooth decay treatment that I received.

1

2

3

4

5

3. I am satisfied with the amount of trust that I can place in my dentist.

1

2

3

4

5

4. I am satisfied with how thorough my dentist was.

1

2

3

4

5

5. I am satisfied with the treatment information and handouts provided.

1

2

3

4

5

6. I am satisfied that my dentist understood my concerns.

1

2

3

4

5

7. I am satisfied with the amount of information about my dental treatment that I received from my dentist.

1

2

3

4

5

8. I feel free to make decisions about my dental problems.

1

2

3

4

5

9. I am satisfied with the skill of my dentist.

1

2

3

4

5

10. I am satisfied that I was able to ask questions about my dental treatment.

1

2

3

4

5

11. I am satisfied with the cost of my treatment.

1

2

3

4

5

12. I am satisfied that my dentist respects me as a person.

1

2

3

4

5

13. I try to take my dentist's advice.

1

2

3

4

5

14. The dentist seemed to know what he was doing during my visit.

1

2

3

4

5

15. I will make changes to my lifestyle if they prevent getting a filling.

1

2

3

4

5

16. The dentist should make the important dental decisions, not me.

1

2

3

4

5

17. I am concerned about feeling pain when I go for dental care.

1

2

3

4

5

18. I am satisfied with the friendliness of my dentist.

1

2

3

4

5

19. Patients should know the cost of their treatment before the treatment begins.

1

2

3

4

5

20. I avoid going to the dentist because I dislike pain.

1

2

3

4

5

21. In general, the fees dentists charge are too high.

1

2

3

4

5

22. I will choose the best treatment for my tooth decay, regardless of the possibility of feeling pain.

1

2

3

4

5

23. Dentists should do more to reduce pain.

1

2

3

4

5

24. Dentists avoid unnecessary patient expenses.

1

2

3

4

5

25. My dentist tried to limit my fear and anxiety.

1

2

3

4

5

26. I will choose the best treatment for my tooth decay regardless of cost.

1

2

3

4

5

27. The dentist respected my opinion about my tooth decay treatment.

1

2

3

4

5

28. I will choose the same treatment for tooth decay on another tooth.

1

2

3

4

5

29. I am satisfied with the treatment I received.

1

2

3

4

5

30. I prefer a filling because it is a quick fix for my tooth decay.

1

2

3

4

5

31. I believe that a treatment to prevent a filling is better than getting a filling.

1

2

3

4

5