ReviewJournal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine2015
Dental fear & anxiety and dental pain in children and adolescents; a systemic review.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effectiveness of Synapse Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Device in Reducing Pain Among Children 6-14 Years During Dental Treatments in a Randomized Cross-over Clinical Trial
Comparison of Different Music Types in Reducing Dental Anxiety in Young People Undergoing Third Molar Tooth Surgery - A Randomized Controlled Study
Self-reported Fear of Intraoral Injections and Its Relationship to Dental Fear and Subsequent Avoidance of Dental Treatment Among 8 to 10 Years Children: Across Sectional Study
Mobile App (Little Lovely Dentist) Versus Tell-Show-Do Technique in Reduction of Anxiety and Pain During Administration of Local Anaesthesia in Children (A Randomized Clinical Trial)
Effects of The Virtual Reality "Dream" Game on Anxiety During Dental Procedures in Children (VR-TOOTH): A Pilot Randomized, Controlled Trial
The Effects of A Virtual Reality Game on Anxiety During Dental Procedures in Children (VR-TOOTH): A Randomized, Controlled Trial Protocol
Assessing the Effectiveness of Robot-pets in Reducing Dental Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Who cites it
59 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The effect of dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia on dental anxiety in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review and narrative synthesis of evidence from randomised controlled trials: the impact of behaviour guidance techniques on dental anxiety in paediatric patients.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- The effect of audio distraction in reducing signs of stress and anxiety during pediatric dental treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Cross-Sectional Studies Conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Levels of Dental Anxiety Between Genders and Demographic Groups.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2022Pooled it
- Comparative evaluation of the effects of 3D-printed camouflaged caterpillar, camouflaged alligator and conventional syringes on anxiety and behaviour in children.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Trial
- Comparative evaluation of anesthetic delivery systems on pain, anxiety, and physiological responses in pediatric dental patients: A randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Effectiveness of low-level laser therapy in reducing pain perception of children during dental local anesthetic administration using laser acupuncture pen on the LI4 point: a randomized clinical trial.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2023Trial
- [72-month evaluation of an oral health prevention strategy in schoolchildren].Revista espanola de salud publica · 2018Trial
- Visual distractions for pediatric patients in a dental environment using eye-tracking technology: a cross-sectional study.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- The relationship between problematic media use and their fear, anxiety and behavior during dental treatment in children.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Effect of cryoanaesthesia on pain during intraoral anaesthetic puncture in children: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Article
- Self-Esteem as a Predictor of Dental Anxiety in Turkish Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Pain Assessment Using Star Pen and Conventional Injection Technique during Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Injection in Children Aged between 6 and 10 Years: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- The relationship between multidimensional parenting practices and oral health status, oral health behaviours, and dental anxiety in a regional Turkish paediatric population.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Assessment of Dental Anxiety Using Doll Placement Test in a Miniature Dental Setup among 3-7-year-old Children with Verbal Communication Challenges Compared to Children with Verbal Communication Skills.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Use of a handheld communication tool for children and youths during dental procedures: a two-site controlled intervention study.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Custom-made Social Stories over Ready-made Social Stories in Reducing Dental Anxiety among 3-5-year-old Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Game on Children's Fear and Anxiety During Dental Procedures (VR-TOOTH): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Impact of therapeutic play and music therapy on dental anxiety and pain perception in pediatric patients: a clinical study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study of Salivary Cortisol, Alpha Amylase, and Measures of Psychological Distress in Children Undergoing Dental Procedures.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere are few previous studies investigating the relationship of dental fear and anxiety (DFA) with dental pain among children and adolescents. To address this issue, we examined the literature published between November 1873 and May 2015 to evaluate the prevalence of DFA and dental pain among children and adolescents, and their relationships with age and sex.
methodsWe performed a broad search of the PubMed database using 3 combinations of the search terms
resultsWe found that the prevalence of DFA was estimated to be 10%, with a decrease in prevalence with age. It was more frequently seen in girls, and was related to dental pain.
conclusionsWe concluded that dental fear, anxiety, and pain are common, and several psychological factors are associated with their development. In order to better understand these relationships, further clinical evaluations and studies are required.
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