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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2021

Skills, Knowledge, and Implementation of Techniques for Behavioral Guidance in Adults with a Fear of Dentistry.

Wagisha Barbi, Vaibhav Raj, Mehdi Askari, Toshi Toshi, Dipti Gopalakrishnan, Khushboo Kumari, Priyadarshini Rangari

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7 authors.

Wagisha BarbiSenior Resident, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
Vaibhav RajDepartment of Periodontics, Dental Officer, ECHS Polyclinic, Ministry of Defence, Hajipur, Vaishali, Bihar, India.
Mehdi AskariDental Officer, ECHS Polyclinic station HQ, Gopalpur, Cantonment, Odisha, India.
Toshi ToshiSenior lecturer, Dept of Periodontics, Buddha Institute of dental sciences and hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
Dipti GopalakrishnanDepartment of Dentistry, Medeor International Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Khushboo KumariPG Student, Department Of Oral Pathology, Buddha Institute Of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
Priyadarshini RangariAssociate professor, Department of Dentistry, Sri Shankaracharya Medical College, Bhilai, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDental fear and anxiety (DFA) is considered the main reason of dental negligence which can lead to detrimental oral health as well as overall health including psychological well-being and quality of life in an individual.

aimsThe present trial was aimed to assess the skill and knowledge of dentists in managing DFA in adult subjects, to evaluate the available strategies used in treating such subjects, and to find the need for further education. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe present study was an original survey and questionnaire trial, which was distributed to the 82 dentists. The collected data were subjected to statistical evaluation and the results were formulated.

resultsEducating and motivating subjects was found to be effective by 62.19% (

conclusionWithin its limitation, the study showed that the application of various behavior modification techniques can be effective in alleviating DFA in adult patients.

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Adult patientsbehavior modification techniquesdental anxietydental fearpractitioners

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PMCPMC8686882

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