Objectives: This exploratory study aimed to contribute to the validation of the Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for 5-year-old children (SOHO-5) for a Portuguese pediatric population. Methods: This cross-sectional study included children between 5 and 7 years old. The non-probabilistic sample included a school in Lisb...
Objectives: To conduct a psychometric evaluation of the Dental Fear Schedule Subscale-Short Form (DFSS-SF) in a Portuguese pediatric population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the DFSS-SF was applied to a convenience sample of 48 children (aged 3–9 years) in a university dental clinic. Child behavior ...
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to adapt, validate, and analyze the reliability of the Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture (MOSPSC) for Portuguese dental care. Methods: The Portuguese version of the MOSPSC of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) was adapted for Portuguese denta...
Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy of two-dimensional (2D) cephalometric analysis when compared to “gold standard” measurements on skulls. Also to appraise the reliability of 10linear measurements commonly used in 2D lateral cephalometric analysis. Methods: Twenty dry human skulls and its digital lateral ...