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Factors associated with dental anxiety

P A Doerr1, W P Lang, L V Nyquist

  • 1University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, USA.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|August 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Dental anxiety affects 10% of adults in the Detroit area. Key factors include negative attitudes toward dentists, infrequent visits, and lower income, highlighting areas for dental professionals to focus on.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Dental anxiety is a significant issue impacting patient care.
  • Understanding its prevalence and contributing factors is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of dental anxiety in adults in the Detroit tri-county area.
  • To identify specific factors associated with dental anxiety in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Regression analysis was employed to identify associated factors.
  • Data collected from adults in the Detroit tri-county area.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of dental anxiety was found to be 10.0%.
  • Six factors significantly associated with dental anxiety were identified: unfavorable attitudes toward dentists, infrequent dental checkups, dissatisfaction with oral health, fewer filled dental surfaces, being female, and lower income.

Conclusions:

  • Dental anxiety is prevalent in the studied adult population.
  • Identifying these risk factors can aid dentists in better assessing and managing dental anxiety.
  • Targeted interventions based on these factors may improve patient experience and compliance.

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