| Factors | Options | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist age preference | Older dentist | 318 (31.8%) |
| Younger dentist | 68 (6.8%) | |
| No preference | 614 (61.4%) | |
| Dentist reputation | Well-known | 605 (60.5%) |
| Not particularly well-known | 40 (4.0%) | |
| No preference | 355 (35.5%) | |
| Dentist certificate | Certificate from outside Saudi Arabia | 240 (24.0%) |
| Certificate from Saudi Arabia | 71 (7.1%) | |
| No preference | 689 (68.9%) | |
| Dentist clinic type | Government clinic | 145 (14.5%) |
| Private clinic | 383 (38.3%) | |
| No preference | 472 (47.2%) | |
| Dentist recommendations | With recommendation | 554 (55.4%) |
| No preference | 446 (44.6%) |