Table 3.
Observation experiences of participants
| Observation characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Observation Experience | |
| Yes | 33 (70.2) |
| Where was the observation held | |
| General dental clinic | 4 (12.1) |
| Paediatric dental clinic | 4 (12.1) |
| Oral Health Centre | 24 (72.7) |
| Public dental clinic | 4 (12.1) |
| Private dental clinic | 9 (27.3) |
| Other | 0 (0) |
| Qualification of observed practitioner | |
| General dental practitioner | 18 (54.5) |
| Paediatric dental specialist | 16 (48.5) |
| 5th-year dental students at the Oral Health Centre | 20 (60.6) |
| Other | 1 (3.0) |
| Procedure observed | |
| Fissure sealants | 25 (75.8) |
| Restorations | 24 (72.7) |
| Preformed metal crowns | 9 (27.3) |
| Strip crowns | 4 (12.1) |
| Extractions | 20 (60.0) |
| Pulp therapies | 4 (12.1) |
| Orthodontics | 6 (18.2) |
| Behaviour management techniques | 22 (66.7) |