The Dental Profession Perceptions Scale (DPPS)

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The Dental Profession Perceptions Scale (DPPS). How much do you agree with the following statements? Strongly. Disagree. Disagree. Neither. Agree nor.
The Dental Profession Perceptions Scale (DPPS) Strongly Disagree Disagree

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Strongly Agree

How much do you agree with the following statements? 1) Dentistry is a profession that is highly respected by society.

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2) Dentistry is a profession that is based on personal skill.

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3) Dentistry is a profession that requires the dentist to work in harmony with the dental team.

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4) Dentistry is a profession that is trusted by society.

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5) Dentistry is a profession that does not have risky treatments that will cause the death of the patient.

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6) Dentistry is a profession with a wide range of job opportunities.

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7) Dentistry is a profession that requires talent and attention to natural sciences.

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8) Dentistry is a difficult profession to be done.

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9) Dentistry is a profession that is constantly updated and renewed.

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10) Dentistry has high professional status.

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11) Dentistry is a profession where the dentist has an individual interaction with the patient.

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12) Dentistry is a profession that has regular working hours.

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13) Dentistry is a profession that requires scientific curiosity.

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14) Dentistry is a profession in which the dentist has to deal with the emotions and psychology of the patients.

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15) Dentistry is a profession that has a higher income than other professions.

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16) Dentistry is a profession that is directly related to technology and open to technological innovations.

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17) Dentistry is a profession that relieves patients’ pain.

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