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A structured interview for assessing dental fear.

S Vrana, D W McNeil, F D McGlynn

    Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    A structured Dental Fear Interview effectively measures dental anxiety, correlating highly with questionnaire results and distinguishing between high and low dental fear scorers. This interview is recommended for research and clinical use.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Dental Research
    • Clinical Assessment

    Background:

    • Dental fear is a significant issue impacting patient care.
    • Existing methods for assessing dental fear require validation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the reliability and validity of a structured Dental Fear Interview.
    • To compare interview-based fear assessment with questionnaire data.

    Main Methods:

    • Ninety-six students completed a dental fear questionnaire, followed by a Dental Fear Interview and repeated questionnaire.
    • Fifteen additional students completed the interview and questionnaire.
    • Two raters scored interview notes for fear intensity and impairment.

    Main Results:

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  • High inter-rater correlations were found for both fear intensity and impairment scores.
  • Interview ratings strongly correlated with same-day questionnaire scores.
  • The interview effectively differentiated between high and low dental fear scorers from the initial questionnaire.

    • Conclusions:

    • The structured Dental Fear Interview demonstrates high reliability and validity.
    • The interview is a valuable tool for research and clinical assessment of dental fear.
    • Findings support the use of the Dental Fear Interview for clinical development and research applications.