Abstract Background The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is a brief, self-complete
questionnaire consisting of five questions and summed together to produce a total score …

Background Dental anxiety continues to be a widespread problem affecting adult
populations. The primary aim of our study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the …

Kritsidima M, Newton T, Asimakopoulou K. The effects of lavender scent on dental patient
anxiety levels: a cluster randomized‐controlled trial. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2010; …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental anxiety and
missed dental appointments due to dental anxiety among patients within three types of …

Background: Dental anxiety is a major barrier for dental care utilization. Hence, identifying
anxious individuals and their appropriate management becomes crucial in clinical practice …

Background A recent UK population survey of oral health included questions to assess
dental anxiety to provide mean and prevalence estimates of this important psychological …

Purpose Dental anxiety (DA) is characterized by the expression of tension, stress,
apprehension, irritation, anger, and frustration experienced by patients during dental …

Objective: Anxiety towards dental procedures are common difficulties that may be
experienced by dental patients all over the world. This study focused on evaluating the …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors that may contribute to anxiety of
patients undergoing minor oral surgery before and after the operation. PATIENTS AND …

Background Dental anxiety is a widespread problem in many populations. This problem can
be a barrier to dental care and may lead to poor oral health. Dental anxiety may be related to …