European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction The transition from preclinical education to clinical training represents a critical stage in dental curricula, requiring students to consolidate theoretical knowledge while preparing for clinical decision‐making. In this context, serious games have emerged as an innovative approach to promote active and collaborative learning ...
Vanessa‐Tévy Hansotte +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Effect of Music-Based Interventions on Dental Anxiety During Restorative Dental Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
J Clin Medİşcan Yapar M +5 more
europepmc +1 more source
European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This study investigated the relationship between empathy and emotional intelligence (EI) among undergraduate dental students and explored the effects of demographic and psychosocial factors on empathy levels. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among first‐ to fifth‐year dental students between May and June 2025. Data were
Sevgi Güngör +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Impact of Maternal Dental Anxiety on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Three-to-Six-Year-Old Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
CureusPate S, Mangela M, Katre AN.
europepmc +1 more source
Stress, Anxiety and Empathy in Dental Students: A Multicentre Analysis From Turkey
European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigates the relationships between stress, anxiety and empathy levels among dental students from two universities in Turkey. By examining variations across gender and academic year, it aims to address a significant gap in the literature regarding the psychological factors influencing empathy in dental education ...
Şura Boyraz +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Age Adaption and Psychometric Properties of the Swedish Version of the Four-Components and Stimulus Module from the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF) for Children and Adolescents. [PDF]
Dent J (Basel)Rafi J, Hakeberg M, Wide U.
europepmc +1 more source
European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Investigate the relationship between perceived stress and self‐reported bruxism among health science students, as well as to map the instruments used to assess both variables. Methods A total of 545 students from health science programs at the UNIFAL‐MG participated in this cross‐sectional study, which used the Self‐Reported Bruxism
Lizandra Oliveira Cunha +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Current practices and perceived effectiveness of alternative behavioral management techniques for pediatric dental anxiety: a cross-sectional survey of dentists in Spain. [PDF]
Front Dent MedDel Toro-Alcántara D +6 more
europepmc +1 more source
Impact of Sleep Quality on Oral Surgical Complications in Dental Interns
European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Many dentistry students suffer from intense stress, insomnia, and anxiety throughout their education, especially when they start clinical practice. This study aims to evaluate the effects of sleep quality on complication rates among 5th‐grade dentistry students undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery internships.
Tolgahan Kara +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Impact of therapeutic play and music therapy on dental anxiety and pain perception in pediatric patients: a clinical study. [PDF]
Sci RepKabasakal HN +2 more
europepmc +1 more source