ArticleFrontiers in oral health2025
Factors associated with dental anxiety in patients treated at an integrated dental clinic: a cross-sectional study.
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- Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-Analysis of AI-Enabled and Digital Technology-Assisted Interventions for Dental Anxiety During Dental Treatment.Depression and anxiety · 2026Pooled it
- Mucoadhesive patch versus benzocaine gel for reducing injection pain: a split-mouth randomized clinical trial.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2026Trial
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- Dental Anxiety and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adults in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Clinical anxiety in undergraduate dental students: a cross-sectional study and global comparison.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Multimodal perspectives on dental anxiety etiology and technologies.Bioinformation · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Dental anxiety is a widespread issue that significantly impacts oral health behaviors, often leading individuals to postpone or avoid dental care. This avoidance can result in more complex and invasive treatments. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of dental anxiety and associated factors among patients attending the dental clinic at the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Materials and methods: A total of 389 patients were assessed using three validated instruments: the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), the Dental Anxiety Short Scale (SDAI), and the Dental Anxiety and Fear Diagnosis (DAYMO). Statistical analyses included bivariate tests and correlation analyses using Spearman's rho and Pearson's chi-square tests. Results: Among the participants, 63.8% were female and 36.3% were male. Women reported significantly higher levels of anxiety across all assessment tools ( Conclusions: Dental anxiety was prevalent among patients, particularly among women, with most experiencing mild to moderate levels. These findings underscore the importance of addressing psychological factors in dental care settings to improve patient experience and outcomes.
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