Table 3. Patients’ reasons for canceling and missing dental appointments.
Reason for Cancelation of the appointment | Number | % |
Inconvenient timing | 8 | 5.9 |
Unable to get off work/school | 30 | 22.1 |
Unable to get transport | 12 | 8.8 |
Sickness | 2 | 1.5 |
Fear of treatment | 2 | 1.5 |
Dislike of treatment | 1 | 0.7 |
Reason for missing the appointment | ||
Forgetfulness | 33 | 24.3 |
Unable to get time off work | 21 | 15.4 |
School | 7 | 5.1 |
Unable to get transport | 1 | 0.7 |
Sickness | 2 | 1.5 |
Fear of treatment | 2 | 1.5 |