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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
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.
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.