Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	118432
Country	India

Category	Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Influence of age, gender, and previous dental experience on children’s preferences for dentist attire: An observational study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Aparna Kadiveti, Muthyala Pavana Sandya, Prasanth Tumarada, Ekavenika Kovelakar and Leela Venkata Sai Krishna Maramreddy
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Corresponding Author	Aparna Kadiveti, Associate Professor, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Nadivelugu Road, Takkellapadu, Guntur 522509, Andhra Pradesh, India. draparnaortho@gmail.com
Key Words	Dentist attire; Children preferences; White coat; Dentist gender; Mouth mask
Core Tip	Age, gender, and prior dental experiences remain important factors shaping children’s preferences for a dentist’s appearance. As children mature, their fear of the white coat tends to diminish, and preferences for a specific dentist gender or child-friendly mask types also decrease. Nonetheless, it is important to recognize that beyond appearance, qualities such as communication skills, behavior, and the dentist’s attitude have a greater influence on the child-dentist relationship.
Citation	Kadiveti A, Sandya MP, Tumarada P, Kovelakar E, Maramreddy LVSK. Influence of age, gender, and previous dental experience on children’s preferences for dentist attire: An observational study. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-06 06:31
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-06 06:32
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-14 07:57
Return for Revision	2026-01-14 07:57
Revised	2026-01-26 08:58
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-04 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-04 06:11
Articles in Press	2026-02-04 06:11
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