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. 2018 Mar 21;10(3):e2355. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2355

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