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The purpose of this study was to determine the antecedent of orthodontic patient satisfaction and analyze its impact on positive word of mouth recommendations (PWOM) related to orthodontic treatment. This is a quantitative survey study with a cross-sectional data collection method. The questionnaire questions with likert scale 5 points were used and adjusted to questions that already exist in previous literature. Data collection was carried out purposively with a non-probability sampling technique on the population of orthodontic patients who came to the Private Specialist Dental Clinic X in South Tangerang in the period March - April 2025. The total respondents obtained were 140 respondents that were undergoing orthodontic treatment at the clinic. PLS SEM method is used to analyze the collected data and test the hypothesis. The results of this study indicate a significant positive relationship between the variables of Facilities, Cleanliness, Dental Equipment, Dental Supplies, Orthodontist’s Technical Skills, Doctor-Patient Relationship, Staff, Treatment Duration, Location Accessibility, Appointment Scheduling, and Organization Administration and Positive Word of Mouth, mediated by Orthodontic Patient Satisfaction at the Private Specialist Dental Clinic X in South Tangerang. The five variables with the greatest influence on orthodontic patient satisfaction, in order of importance, are Dental Equipment, Organization Administration, Doctor-Patient Relationship, Treatment Duration, and Staff. The results of this study provide managerial implications for every Private Dental Clinic in identifying the antecedent factors of orthodontic patient satisfaction that can enhance word-of-mouth recommendations and ultimately increase the number of new orthodontic patients. However, this study has several limitations, which are followed by recommendations for future research.

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Patient Satisfaction Positive Word of Mouth Orthodontic Patients Private Dental Clinic

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