| Perceived barriers to carry prevention measures (can be more than 1)* | Family physicians, no. (%) n = 161 | Pediatricians, no. (%) n = 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of clinical time | 106 (65.8) | 10 (62.5) |
| Dentists should perform these activities | 68 (42.2) | 8 (50.0) |
| Lack of knowledge in identifying dental problems | 84 (52.2) | 4 (25.0) |
| Lack of office staff to assist in prevention measures | 60 (37.3) | 7 (43.8) |
| Lack of reimbursement | 59 (36.6) | 6 (37.5) |
| Lack of parent's or caregiver's perceived need for dental care | 61 (37.9) | 5 (31.3) |
| Infants and toddlers are too young and uncooperative for oral examinations | 37 (23.0) | 2 (12.5) |
| Other | 16 (9.9) | 2 (12.5) |
*Number for each category may add to more than total and percentages may add up to more than 100 because participants were allowed to select more than 1 response.