ArticleEuropean journal of oral sciences2023
The complexity of dental anxiety and its association with oral health-related quality of life: An exploratory study.
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Implementation of Musical Intervention as a Non-Pharmacological Strategy for Mitigating Anxiety in Dental Procedures
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Dental Anxiety Prevalence, Correlates, and Patient-Preferred Management Strategies in Romanian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
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- Exploring fulfillment of basic psychological needs in patients with dental anxiety: an investigation grounded in self-determination theory.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Association of periodontal status with patient-reported outcomes: oral health-related quality of life and dental anxiety in a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Observational
- Digital patient education and its role in overcoming dental anxiety and barriers to endodontic care.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- Psychological distress, work burden, and oral health-related quality of life among schoolteachers in Saudi Arabia.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Dental Anxiety and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adults in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The relationship between clinical outcomes of untreated dental caries with dental anxiety, health perceptions and Child-OIDP in primary school-aged children.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- The Complex Interplay Between Dental Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, and Dental Neglect and Oral Health Quality of Life in the General Public.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Who requires dental treatment under general anesthesia due to pain and severe dental anxiety? Findings from panoramic X-ray images and anamnesis.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2025Article
- The Relationship Between Dental Anxiety and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Periodontitis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- A novel brief questionnaire using a face rating scale to assess dental anxiety and fear.The journal of advanced prosthodontics · 2024Article
- The relationship between dental anxiety and oral health literacy with oral health-related quality of life.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Psychometric Assessment of the Romanian Version of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4CHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The complexity of dental anxiety and its association with oral health-related quality of life: An exploratory study.European journal of oral sciences · 2023Article
- Retrospective Analysis of the Influence of Music Therapy Combined with Noise Reduction Technology in Dental Implant Patients.Noise & healthArticle
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Abstract
This study aimed to explore the factors associated with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in a sample with high dental anxiety. Data were obtained from 107 patients attending a therapeutic treatment program for people who have experienced abuse and for those with dental phobia in Norway. Patients completed questionnaires, including the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear, the Anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Oral Impacts on Daily Performance scale, measuring OHRQoL prior to treatment. The various measurement instruments were evaluated psychometrically, and the variables associated with OHRQoL were explored using hierarchical multiple regression. Symptoms of dental anxiety and general anxiety were high, while OHRQoL was poor. Dental anxiety, higher age, higher number of years since the last dental treatment, and higher general anxiety were discernibly associated with lower OHRQoL. The strongest association was found between general anxiety and OHRQoL. In conclusion, several factors were associated with OHRQoL in a sample with high dental anxiety, suggesting a complex picture of dental anxiety. When treating patients with high dental anxiety, dental practitioners should be aware that there may be factors complicating the therapeutic setting, such as general anxiety.
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