The Dental Profession Perceptions Scale (DPPS)

The Dental Profession Perceptions Scale (DPPS) Strongly Disagree Disagree

Neither Agree nor Agree Disagree

Strongly Agree

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

8) Dentistry is a difficult profession to be done.

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

10) Dentistry has high professional status.

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

13) Dentistry is a profession that requires scientific curiosity.

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O

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

O

O

O

O

O