{"title":"Does gender make a difference in endodontic care delivery?","authors":"Victoria Soo Hoon Yu, Thomas Kvist","doi":"10.1111/iej.14240","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p>Gender differences are not often emphasized in endodontic literature, and any impact on endodontic understanding and practice is therefore unknown. In this narrative review, we will examine the broader concept of gender and sex-role stereotypes in relation to uncertainty and seek to identify gaps in endodontic shared decision-making. Gender differences in oral health status and patient and clinician choices are highlighted. The importance of effective communication between men and women in shared decision-making as a future research direction is described. We also propose a systematic approach to identify sources of uncertainty in endodontic treatment, formulate probabilities of favourable and unfavourable outcomes based on available best evidence and take steps to minimize gender bias towards equitable and timely care for patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":13724,"journal":{"name":"International endodontic journal","volume":"58 9","pages":"1282-1288"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1000,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iej.14240","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"International endodontic journal","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/iej.14240","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Gender differences are not often emphasized in endodontic literature, and any impact on endodontic understanding and practice is therefore unknown. In this narrative review, we will examine the broader concept of gender and sex-role stereotypes in relation to uncertainty and seek to identify gaps in endodontic shared decision-making. Gender differences in oral health status and patient and clinician choices are highlighted. The importance of effective communication between men and women in shared decision-making as a future research direction is described. We also propose a systematic approach to identify sources of uncertainty in endodontic treatment, formulate probabilities of favourable and unfavourable outcomes based on available best evidence and take steps to minimize gender bias towards equitable and timely care for patients.
期刊介绍:
The International Endodontic Journal is published monthly and strives to publish original articles of the highest quality to disseminate scientific and clinical knowledge; all manuscripts are subjected to peer review. Original scientific articles are published in the areas of biomedical science, applied materials science, bioengineering, epidemiology and social science relevant to endodontic disease and its management, and to the restoration of root-treated teeth. In addition, review articles, reports of clinical cases, book reviews, summaries and abstracts of scientific meetings and news items are accepted.
The International Endodontic Journal is essential reading for general dental practitioners, specialist endodontists, research, scientists and dental teachers.