none 10.31254/dentistry.2026.11101 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 194913436 314763 20260515013037558 10.31254 2026-05-15T01:30:44Z 2026-05-15T01:30:42Z 0 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res 25813218 10.31254/dentistry https://dentistryscience.com/ 4 29 2026 11 1 Adnan Dwiprakosa Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jember, Jember, East Java, 68121, Indonesia Hestieyonini Hadnyanawati Dental Hospital University of Jember, Jember, East Java, 68121, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8974-7201 Surartono Dwiatmoko Department of Public Health and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jember, Jember, East Java, 68121, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6601-6177 Zahara Meilawaty Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jember, Jember, East Java, 68121, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7709-4576 Nadie Fatimatuzzahro Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jember, Jember, East Java, 68121, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2918-2931 Background: Caries has a prevalence of 45.3% in Indonesia based on Basic Health Research (RISKESDAS) data. Untreated caries can develop into pulp disease that requires root canal treatment (conventional endodontics). Root canal treatment requires procedures in several visits, thus requiring patient compliance to complete the treatment series from examination to follow-up visits. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between operator communication skills and patient compliance in undergoing root canal treatment procedures at RSGMP UNEJ. Materials & Method: This study used an observational analytical method with a cross-sectional design. This study used two variables, namely operator communication skills and patient compliance in undergoing root canal treatment. Data on operator communication skills were obtained through questionnaires, while patient compliance data were obtained through reviewing patient card status. Results: Of the 30 respondents, the percentage of operator communication skills showed that 80% of operators were in the skilled category and 20% were in the less skilled category. A total of 28 of the 30 respondents were compliant patients, resulting in a percentage of 93.4% compliant patients and 6.6% non-compliant patients. Based on statistical tests, the Pearson Chi-Square value with Asymp. Sig. (2-sided) of 0.003 (<0.05). Conclusion: There is a relationship between operator communication skills and patient compliance in undergoing root canal treatment at RSGMP UNEJ. 4 29 2026 1 6 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/dentistry.2026.11101 https://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_2026111_01.pdf