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Published on: February 2, 2020
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Dental anxiety, a one-year evaluation
Marianne Lagarde1, Juliette Brunou1, Katterine Feijoo Yeckle1
1Hôpital Albert-Chenevier, Groupe hôpitaux universitaires Henri-Mondor AP-HP, France
Summary
Dental anxiety significantly impacts treatment access in France. A collaborative dental and psychiatric consultation pilot project helped patients receive care and offered psychological support to 17% of them.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
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