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Changes in children's dental fear: a longitudinal study.

M A Klaassen¹, J S J Veerkamp, J Hoogstraten

¹Dept. of Cariology Endodontology Pedodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. M.Klaassen@acta.nl

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry : Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

|June 17, 2008

Summary

Dental fear in children does not significantly change over time, with treatment variables explaining little variance. Findings support gradual exposure to prevent dental fear in children.

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Published on: March 27, 2026

Area of Science:

Pediatric Dentistry
Child Psychology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Childhood dental fear is a significant issue impacting oral health behaviors.
Understanding the developmental trajectory of dental fear is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate dental fear development in low-fear and fearful children (8-13 years) over three years.
To assess the influence of general and treatment variables on dental fear changes.
To determine predictors of dental fear development and later-life dental fear.

Main Methods:

A three-year longitudinal study involving 401 parents completing the Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS).
218 participants repeated the CFSS-DS after a three-year interval.
Clinical data, including restorations and extractions, were collected from dental records.

Main Results:

Analysis revealed an interaction effect between fear level and mean CFSS-DS scores.
Treatment variables, such as extractions, explained minimal variance in dental fear changes.
Significant differences in extractions and Behavioral Management Problems (BMP) were observed between fearful and low-fear groups.

Conclusions:

The impact of treatment variables and subjective experiences on child dental fear appears to diminish over time.
Findings support conditioning and gradual exposure as effective strategies for preventing dental fear in children.