Dental anxiety has been reported to be a common problem affecting widespread societies,
hence a global public health concern. This chapter provides an updated information to …

Purpose Third molar (M3) extraction is an anxiety–provoking procedure. Information mode
delivery may affect patients' anxiety level and postoperative sequelae. This study …

Background: Dental treatment of anxious patients induces stress due to the patients'
expectation of pain. This may prolong treatment due to such patients' inability to cooperate …

Objective The presence of dental anxiety in Nigerian public primary schools may be one of
the main obstacles preventing schoolchildren from effectively utilizing dental care services …

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted among public primary school
teachers in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Self-administered questionnaire which elicited …

Objective To determine the relationship between dental anxiety and self-reported
periodontal status. Material and Methods The study was conducted among 263 patients at …

Objective: To examine the association between oral health literacy and dental anxiety
among dental outpatients. Methods: This study was part of a larger oral health literacy cross …

Objective: This study evaluates the role of oral sedation, using 5 mg diazepam, on the
postoperative sequelae (Pain, trismus and swelling) following impacted mandibular third …

Background: This study aimed to determine patients‟ perception of pain during scaling and
determine its relationship with their level of dental anxiety. It also evaluated differences in …