Open AccessEvaluating factors associated with fear and anxiety to dental treatment—A systematic review
Author(s) -
Muhannad Hani Murad,
Navin Anand Ingle,
Mansour K Assery
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_607_20
Subject(s) - anxiety , medicine , dental fear , oral health , psychiatry , dental care , clinical psychology , dentistry
Dental anxiety refers to a set of complex psychological issues bearing a significant impact in individual's lives reflecting in the form of dental visit avoidance, poor dental health status and decreases oral health related quality of life. Hence, it is imperative to consider those factors associated with dental anxiety so as to treat and promote better oral health. The review aimed to assess various factors associated with dental fear and anxiety.