scholarly journals Evaluation of children’s dental anxiety levels at a kindergarten and at a dental clinic

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulser KILINÇ ◽  
Aynur AKAY ◽  
Ece EDEN ◽  
Nilgün SEVINÇ ◽  
Hülya ELLIDOKUZ
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Children’S Dental Anxiety

scholarly journals Children’s Dental Anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Polish Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2751
Author(s):  
Aneta Olszewska ◽  
Piotr Rzymski
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dental Intervention ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Children’S Dental Anxiety

Dental fear and anxiety is a significant issue that affects pediatric patients and creates challenges in oral health management. Considering that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, along with its associated sanitary regime, social distancing measures and nationwide quarantines, could itself induce public fears, including in children, it is of great interest to explore whether this situation and the necessity of reorganizing dental care could potentially affect the emotional state of pediatric patients facing a need for urgent dental intervention. The present study assessed the emotional state of children ≤ seven years old (n = 25) requiring dental healthcare during a nationwide quarantine in Poland, as well as the anxiety levels of their caregivers. The Faces Anxiety Scale was adopted, and the evaluation was independently performed by the dentist, caregivers and children themselves. The level of anxiety in caregivers was also measured. As demonstrated, children requiring dental intervention during the nationwide quarantine did not reveal a significantly higher anxiety level as compared to the age- and indication-matched pre-pandemic control group (n = 20), regardless of whether their emotional state was evaluated by the dentist, caregivers, or by themselves. However, the share of children scoring the lowest anxiety level in all assessments was smaller in the pandemic group. Boys in the pandemic group had a higher anxiety level, as indicated by a caregiver assessment, and displayed a negative correlation with age in all three types of evaluation. Moreover, caregiver anxiety levels were higher in the pandemic group as compared to the pre-pandemic subset and revealed stronger correlations with the dental anxiety in children. The results suggest that the reorganization of oral healthcare under the pandemic scenario did not have a profound effect on children’s dental anxiety. Nevertheless, findings in young boys highlight that they may be more vulnerable and require special care to mitigate their anxiety and decrease the risk of dentophobia in the future—these observations must be, however, treated with caution due to the small sample size and require further confirmation. Moreover, it is important to reassure caregivers of the safety of the dental visit during the pandemic to minimize the effect of their own anxiety on dental fears in children.

scholarly journals Influence of parental anxiety on children’s behaviour during their visits to dental clinic: a short clinical study

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Thribhuvanan ◽  
M. S. Saravanakumar ◽  
G. Anjana
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Parental Anxiety ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Physiologic Parameters ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Children’S Behaviour ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Children’S Dental Anxiety

Abstract Background Anxiety and fear of dental treatment in children have been recognized as sources of serious health problems. Parents are known to subtly transmit feelings of fear and anxiety to their children Commonly which has influence on children’s dental anxiety are maintenance of general health of the child, past dental history, oral hygiene practices and attitudes in the family towards oral health and high dental anxiety of parents, all of these contributed to sustained and elevated levels of children’s dental anxiety. Aim This study was undertaken to evaluate the influence of parental anxiety on their children during their visit to dental clinics. Objective To determine the relationship between parental anxiety level and that of a child. Methods A short clinical study was performed to assess the influence of parental anxiety on their children during their visit to dental clinics. Twenty subjects were randomly selected and their parents were given the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Questionnaire (MDAS) and their physiologic parameters were measured during each visit. Similarly, the children’s responses were analyzed using the Facial Image Scale (FIS) and their physiologic parameters were measured. Results The values show a positive correlation (P < 0.05) between the scores (MDAS and FIS) and physiologic parameters (blood pressure and heart rate) of parents and their children. Conclusion The dental anxiety levels in parents influence the anxiety levels in children.

Attitudes to Conscious Sedation in Patients Attending an Emergency Dental Clinic

2005 ◽  
Vol os12 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edith M Allen ◽  
Nick M Girdler
Keyword(s):  
Conscious Sedation ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
The Past ◽  
Anxious Group ◽  
Dental Appointment ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Anxiety and fear in relation to dentistry are long-standing problems and the incidence of dental fear does not appear to be decreasing. It can result in poor dental health and wastage of clinical time. Conscious sedation is one method of allaying anxiety in dental patients and enables such patients to accept dental treatment. Aims, Materials and Methods A questionnaire survey was undertaken among patients attending an emergency dental clinic. Its aims were to assess the levels of dental anxiety in these subjects, the impact on their attendance for dental treatment, and their knowledge of and desire to have conscious sedation, should it be available. Results The results indicated that in the 72 patients who responded, levels of anxiety regarding dental treatment were high, with 49 (68%) claiming some nervousness or worse. Thirty-one (43%) cited fear/nervousness as a reason for delaying making a dental appointment. Twenty-seven (38%) were not aware of the existence of conscious sedation for dental treatment, of whom half reported that they were in the highly anxious group. Forty (56%) respondents said they would like to have sedation if it were available. Twenty-five (35%) claimed to have received sedation for dental treatment in the past. Conclusion It was concluded that the availability of dental sedation was currently not matching the needs and demands of several patients who took part in the survey. Increased availability of dental sedation could remove a barrier to dental care for many highly anxious dental patients.

Assessment of Dental Anxiety Levels in Patients undergoing Endodontic Treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Priyanka S Machale ◽  
Vanitha U Shenoy ◽  
Kunal Phodse
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Waiting Room ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Anxious Patient ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Unpleasant Feeling ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Student’S T

ABSTRACT Introduction Dental anxiety may be defined as a state of unpleasant feeling combined with an associated feeling of impending doom or danger from within than from without. Anxious patients are difficult to manage and tend to avoid treatment. Aim The aim of the study is to evaluate the level of dental anxiety among patients undergoing endodontic treatment. Materials and methods Consent form and a pro forma of questionnaire [Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS)] in three different languages were used. The patients undergoing endodontic treatment were first explained about the study and how the study would be carried out with a sample size of 250 patients. The minimum score of 5 and the maximum score of 25 was considered for evaluation. Cut off at 19 or above indicates a highly dentally anxious patient. Statistical analysis Analysis was done using the Student’s t-test and Kruskal–Wallis test. Results There were significant differences in the level of anxiety between male and female patients when the tooth was about to be drilled, when the teeth were about to be scaled, and when the local anesthetic was to be administered (p = 0.05, 0.02, and 0.06 respectively), except for anxiety levels a day prior to treatment and when patients were in the waiting room, which was not significant (p = 0.46 and 0.14 respectively). Conclusion In general, it was observed that patients are slightly anxious related to dental appointments and fairly anxious when related to treatments. Female patients tend to be more anxious than men, and patients in age group below 25 years are more anxious than other age groups. How to cite this article Phodse K, Shenoy VU, Machale PS. Assessment of Dental Anxiety Levels in Patients undergoing Endodontic Treatment. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(2):91-96.

Dental anxiety in a students' paediatric dental clinic: children, parents and students

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Peretz ◽  
Yaron Nazarian ◽  
Enrique Bimstein
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Dental Clinic

scholarly journals Evaluation of the dental anxiety levels of patients applying to the faculty of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 238-244
Author(s):  
Abdulhaluk Savaş ◽  
Emine Begüm Büyükerkmen ◽  
Ali Rıza Tunçdemir
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Education Level ◽  
University Faculty ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Anxiety Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Native Speakers Of English ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine the levels of dental anxiety in patients who applied to the Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry during the COVID-19 outbreak and to evaluate the relationships of their anxiety levels to age, gender, education level, and the frequency of visits to dentists. Methodology: There were 320 participants, including 163 females (50.9%) and 157 males (49.1%), aged from 18 to 65 years or older, who had applied to the Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry. The Corah Dental Anxiety Scale (CDAS) was used to determine the levels of dental anxiety (non-anxiety, little anxiety, anxiety, over anxiety, and excessive anxiety) and the anxiety groups (low or high). Descriptive statistics were presented in percentages. Data were analyzed using t-tests and one-way ANOVA and chi-square tests, at a significance level of p = 0.05. Results: Among the participants, 38.1% were at the non-anxiety level, 44.1% had very little anxiety, 10.9% had anxiety, 5% had over anxiety, and 1.9% had excessive anxiety. With regard to the anxiety groups, 82.5% were in the low anxiety group, and 17.5% were in the high anxiety group. Age, education level, and frequency of visiting the dentist were not found to have any effects on dental anxiety (p > 0.05). However, the effect of gender with regard to dental anxiety was significant (p < 0.05), as females had higher dental anxiety levels than males. Conclusion: While the effect of gender was found to be important in terms of dental anxiety, age, educational status, and the frequency of visiting the dentist did not have significant effects on dental anxiety. Females had higher dental anxiety scores and levels than males.   How to cite this article: Tunçdemir AR, Büyükerkmen EB, Savaş A. Evaluation of the dental anxiety levels of patients applying to the faculty of dentistry during the Covıd-19 pandemic. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):238-244. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.35   Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

scholarly journals Validation of the Brazilian Version of the RMS Tactile Scale (B-RMS-TS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-91
Author(s):  
Lucas Rodrigues Teles ◽  
Matheus França Perazzo ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Raghavendra Shetty ◽  
Rudolf Huebner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Abstract This study aimed to validate the Brazilian version of the RMS Tactile Scale (B-RMS-TS) in children and adolescents with visual impairment. Ten visually impaired children and adolescents between 10 and 17 years old of an Educational Center for Visually Impaired People answered the verbalized Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS), and the DAS in Braille to evaluate their dental anxiety levels. B-RMS-TS construct validity was assessed by convergent and discriminant validity. Convergent validity was tested in two ways: Pearson's correlation between the B-RMS-TS and the overall anxiety question; Pearson's correlation between B-RMS-TS and verbalized DAS and DAS in Braille. B-RMS-TS reliability was measured by internal consistency (Cronbach's alfa and McDonald's omega) and test-retest reliability (ICC). B-RMS-TS was moderately correlated to the overall anxiety question (r=0.493;p=0.147). B-RMS-TS showed excellent correlation with verbalized DAS (r=0.971;p<0.001) and DAS in Braille (r=0.934;p<0.011). B-RMS-TS was able to discriminate dental anxiety levels between male and female (p=0.008). The B-RMS-TS demonstrated excellent reliability (Cronbach's alpha=0.661, McDonald's omega=0.700 and ICC=0.987; 95%CI=0.817-0.999). B-RMS-TS is valid and reliable to measure dental anxiety levels in Brazilian children and adolescents with visual impairment.

scholarly journals A Review of the Current Self-Report Measures for Assessing Children’s Dental Anxiety

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Ramona Vlad ◽  
Monica Monea ◽  
Adriana Mihai
Keyword(s):  
Early Identification ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Knowing That ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Children’S Dental Anxiety

AbstractDental practitioners should be able to evaluate the anxiety in their young patients, as the quality of dental care is negatively affected by this condition. The aim of this review is to present the most used self-report scales available to assess the children’s dental fear or anxiety. We analysed the subjective and objective measures commonly used in the evaluation of children’s anxiety in clinical settings, in order to present the way in which dental anxiety is developed, knowing that these behavioural disturbances are maintained over time and could intensify during adulthood. Based on the evidence that established a correlation between dental anxiety and poor oral health, the early identification of dental anxiety and its prevalence was considered important, in order to reduce its impact and to develop better preventive measures. Furthermore, our findings could inform dentists and epidemiologists about the choice of self-report dental anxiety measures applicable in children.

scholarly journals Children’s Dental anxiety after cavity preparation

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Camille Torres Costa Ferreira ◽  
Francielle Ribeiro Alves ◽  
Thuanny Castilho ◽  
Leonardo Santos Antunes ◽  
Marlus Roberto Rodrigues Cajazeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Cavity Preparation ◽  
Children’S Dental Anxiety

Objetivo: o objetivo desta série de relatos de caso foi avaliar a ansiedade em pacientes pediátricos submetidos a duas técnicas mecânicas de preparo cavitário: instrumentos rotatórios convencionais (alta e baixa velocidade) com ponta de diamante e abrasão ultra-sônica com sistema CVD ™. dicas. Material e Métodos: quatro pacientes, com idades entre 06 e 09 anos, que tinham pelo menos dois molares decíduos com superfície oclusal de cárie foram selecionados para este estudo. Os dentes foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos experimentais: CVD (sistema CVD com preparo cavitário) e grupo CRI (preparo cavitário com instrumentos rotatórios). Os procedimentos de preparo foram realizados sob anestesia local e o dique de borracha e as cavidades foram restauradas com resina composta. No início e no final de cada visita, aplicou-se um questionário fechado que objetivou avaliar a ansiedade da criança durante a visita, na qual cada técnica de preparo foi utilizada. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva. Resultados: comportamento e ansiedade foram avaliados em 04 dentes de cada grupo (dois de cada criança). A ansiedade moderada / grave foi observada em todos os pacientes, independentemente da técnica utilizada para a remoção da cárie. Independentemente da intervenção testada na maioria dos casos, as crianças tratadas ficaram ansiosas antes das consultas. Conclusão: considerando as limitações deste estudo preliminar, pode-se observar que o tratamento odontológico e seus eventos relacionados, independentemente das técnicas mecânicas de preparo cavitário utilizadas, podem estar relacionados à ansiedade do paciente pediátrico.

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