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Clinical measurement of dental anxiety
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 1986Abstract The mean scores on five dental anxiety measurements of 60 patients suffering from extreme dental anxiety are compared with those of an equal‐sized, matched group of regular dental attenders free from dental anxiety. Four of the measurements, especially Corah's DAS, appear to be suitable for distinguishing persons suffering from extreme dental ...
P C, Makkes +4 more
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Dimensionality of dental anxiety measurements
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 1985Abstract A survey among 620, 30–40‐yr‐olds, was carried out in order to measure dental anxiety with Corah's DAS, Weiner's AALC, and some other questions on anxiety, among which was the duration of psychophysiologic responses prior to a dental appointment. The data were analyzed with a Non Metric Components analysis.
A H, Schuurs +5 more
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Sociodemographic correlates of dental anxiety
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 1985Abstract— In a survey comprising 620 30–40‐yr‐old inhabitants of a Dutch town. dental anxiety was measured along with some sociodemographic variables. The data were analyzed in an attempt to reveal associations between sociodemographically determined groups of respondents and their scores on the different measurements of dental anxiety.
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Cognitive Correlates of Dental Anxiety
Journal of Dental Research, 1994This study examined cognitive correlates of dental anxiety among 24 highly anxious patients and 17 low-anxious patients. In both groups, anxiety expectations, dental trait anxiety, and state anxiety (in the waiting room and in the dental chair) were rated. Negative cognitions and cognitive control were also assessed.
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Patient anxiety and dental practice
The Journal of the American Dental Association, 1976Causes for anxiety in visiting the dentist, plus guidelines on how the dentist can control these anxieties are discussed. Pain is not the sole reason for fear of the dentist. Anxiety, or fear of the unknown, is a major factor, partly because the oral cavity is such an emotionally charged area of the body.
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Differentiating Anxiety-Panic Disorders From Psychologic Dental Anxiety
Dental Clinics of North America, 1988It has always been believed that fear and anxiety of dental treatment was a simple continuum of experience that occurs in mild, moderate, or severe form. Past and present studies that attempt to both trace etiology and measure it reflect this view. The numerous studies that are concerned with methods of management are based on this accepted philosophy ...
A A, Weiner, D V, Sheehan
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Cognitive processes in dental anxiety
British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985While waiting for treatment in a dental hospital clinic, 146 patients completed questionnaires designed to measure their anxiety and cognitions about dental treatment. Both attendance pattern (regular versus irregular) and anxiety levels were related to the patients' perceptions of the likelihood of negative events, and highly ...
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Medical Management of Dental Anxiety
Primary Dental Journal, 2018The use of medical management techniques for the management of anxiety is fundamental to the practice of dentistry. Around 7% of the population are likely to need these techniques for general dental care and a higher proportion for more invasive treatment such as oral surgery.
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