Patient's attitude to wearing of gloves by orthodontists

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of awareness of orthodontic Jordanian patients to the importance of the wearing of gloves by orthodontists. Questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of a total 274 orthodontic patients, aged 15-25 years attending orthodontic clinic for the first time. Most of orthodontic patients [94.9%] considered orthodontists should wear gloves routinely. 89.4% of respondents stated that glove wearing will protect both orthodontists and the patients. 11.3% would not mind visiting an orthodontists who did not wear gloves. The majority of patients [88%] mentioned that gloves should be changes after each orthodontic patient. The result of this study showed a high level of awareness among orthodontic patients on the importance of wearing gloves during treatment and they would prefer to visit those orthodontists who wear gloves while treating them