Survey on Knowledge and Acceptance of Dental General Anesthesia for Children Among Different Populations

This is a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted in China. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia among different populations, including parents, dental professionals, and the general public. Participants completed an anonymous online questionnaire assessing their understanding of the procedure, perceived risks and benefits, and willingness to accept dental general anesthesia for children. No medical interventions were provided to participants. The findings aim to provide evidence for improving patient education and promoting informed decision-making regarding pediatric dental treatment under general anesthesia

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Key information

Conditions

Pediatric Dentistry Behavior Dental Anesthesia

Age range

20 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University,Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, Xi’an, Shanxi, China

About this study

This is a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Aged ≥20 years
Able to understand and complete the questionnaire
Informed consent obtained

Exclusion criteria

Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate
Refusal to participate -

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire-based survey

Other

A self-administered questionnaire assessing knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia, no active intervention provided.

Primary outcomes

Acceptance Score of Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia

Time frame: "baseline, pre-intervention"

Acceptance level of pediatric dental general anesthesia techniques (measured by "A Survey on the Cognition and Acceptance of Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia Techniques", ranging from 1 (lowest acceptance) to 5 (highest acceptance), where higher scores indicate a better outcome).

Secondary outcomes

Correlation between Demographic Factors and Acceptance

Time frame: "baseline, pre-intervention"

Correlation between demographic factors (age, education level, and occupation) and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia, assessed at the time of survey completion.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Air Force Military Medical University, China

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Registry information

Official study title

A Survey on the Cognition and Acceptance of Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia Techniques

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jun 3, 2026
Registry last updated: Jun 3, 2026

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