Factors Influencing Dental Hygiene Students Satisfaction with Clinical Practice

Objectives: This study analyzed the factors influencing satisfaction with clinical practice among dental hygiene students. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted from September 11 to September 22, 2023. Data were analyzed using descriptive analyses, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression with the SPSS 20.0 program. Results: Factors influencing clinical practice satisfaction were major satisfaction, clinical practice stress, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking tendencies, and communication skills. Conclusions: It is necessary to establish effective strategies to increase critical thinking tendencies and interpersonal skills, and to prepare teaching and learning methods to improve the major satisfaction and communication skills of dental hygiene students.