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However, there is limited research on this issue within the dental field.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study aimed to examine the prevalence and characteristics of patient-initiated violence against dental staff.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A cross-sectional survey design was utilized, involving a convenience sample of dental clinic staff at Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. Participants filled out an anonymous questionnaire that assessed patient aggression in three categories: physical violence, verbal abuse, and reputational harm. Additionally, demographic information such as gender, age, role, and years of experience was collected.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The response rate was 29%. Of the 103 respondents, 73% were females, 79% were dentists; 95% reported experiencing verbal violence, 27% physical violence, and 53% reputational harm at least once in their career. Male staff reported significantly higher rates of reputational harm compared to female staff (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.025). Dentists experienced significantly more reputational harm than dental auxiliaries (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.004). No significant differences were found based on clinic specialization or years of experience.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Dental clinic staff frequently experience high levels of verbal, physical, and reputational violence. It is essential to conduct larger, nationally representative studies in Israel to confirm these findings. 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