scholarly journals Dental Fear Level according to Oral Symptom Awareness in College Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 198-204
Author(s):  
Hyun-Seo Yoon
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Fear Level ◽  
Symptom Awareness ◽  
Oral Symptom

scholarly journals Dental Fear and Anxiety of Kindergarten Children in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2827
Author(s):  
Madeline Jun Yu Yon ◽  
Kitty Jieyi Chen ◽  
Sherry Shiqian Gao ◽  
Duangporn Duangthip ◽  
Edward Chin Man Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Oral Examination ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fear Level ◽  
Fear And Anxiety

Objectives: The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to investigate the fear level of kindergarten children in the general population during dental outreach in a familiar kindergarten setting, and to explore the factors associated with the dental fear of kindergarten children. Method: Consecutive sampling method was used to select kindergarten children aged 3 to 5 to participate in a questionnaire survey and an outreach service. A behavioural observation type of instrument for dental fear and anxiety assessment—Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale (FBRS)—was chosen to investigate the fear level of the children. Bivariate analyses between various factors and children’s dental fear and anxiety were carried out using Chi-square test. Results: A total of 498 children participated in this study. Almost half (46%) of the children have had caries experience, and the mean dmft score was 2.1 ± 3.4. The prevalence of dental caries was 32%, 43%, and 64% in the 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds, respectively. Only 4% of the children scored negatively for dental fear and anxiety (95% CI 2.3%–5.7%). Children at three years of age displayed more dental fear and anxiety than children of older ages, but the difference in dental fear and anxiety among the genders and caries status was not statistically significant. Most of the children (92%) brushed daily, but only 20% of them used toothpaste. Most (85%) of them had never visited the dentist, and over 70% of them were mainly taken care by their parents. High levels of positive and cooperative behaviour and low levels of fear were found in this population. No statistical significance was found between the child’s dental fear and any factors except age. Conclusion: Children generally displayed low fear or anxiety levels in a dental outreach consisting of a non-invasive oral examination and preventive treatment in a familiar kindergarten setting. Conducting regular outreach dental services to kindergartens by providing oral examination and simple remineralisation therapies could be a promising strategy to not only control childhood caries, but also manage and reduce dental fear and encourage long term dental attendance in line with the medical model.

scholarly journals Evaluation Relationship Among Dental Fear, SRP Pain and Periodontal Status Using Periodontitis Stages: A Retrospective Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeungyeung Liu ◽  
Caimei Zhang ◽  
Jingyi Wu ◽  
Huimin Yu ◽  
Duoling Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Stage Iii ◽  
New Classification ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Fear Level ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: The present study used the new classification of periodontitis and validated questionnaires to assess the relationship among dental fear, SRP pain and periodontal status for clinical evaluation.Methods: An amount of 120 periodontitis patients were retrospective analyzed and staged according to the new classification of periodontitis. Scaling and root planning (SRP) was performed and Visual analogue scales (VAS) applied immediately after SRP treatment. Application of questionnaires including Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scales (DAS), Dental Fear Survey (DFS), and the short-form Dental Anxiety Inventory (S-DAI) were adopted at the time of first attendance and consequent visit after 6 months to assess dental fear level. The scores of each dental fear scale and combination scales were recorded. Patients were divided into two categories according to DAS value (low dental fear group: DAS<13; high dental fear group: DAS≥13). The statistical analysis was performed by t-test, chi-square, pearson and spearman correlative analysis to evaluated the relationship and differences among dental fear, SRP pain and periodontal status.Results: Compared to pre-SRP treatment, dental fear level of DFS and combination scales were significantly decreased in post-treatment in all periodontitis stage. There were no statistical significance on dental fear level of S-DAI and DFS between patients pre and post-treatment in periodontitis stage I and II, while statistical significance were shown in stage III and IV. Correlation were statistical significance among dental fear level assessed by DAS, DFS and S-DAI, VAS and periodontitis stages. Significant differences of patient amount were shown between two categories according to DAS.Conclusions: SRP can reduce dental fear level in all periodontitis stages, especially stage III and IV. Correlations exist among periodontal status, dental fear and SRP pain. High dental fear relates to poor periodontal status.

Effect of psychological management techniques on specific item score change during the management of dental fear in children

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan ◽  
Adesegun Fatusi
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Item Score ◽  
Psychological Techniques ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Fear Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Psychological Management

The aim of the study is to determine how specific fear inducing items contribute to the overall dental fear level in Nigerian children. In addition, it looks at the specific changes that psychological management produces on each item and how variables like age, gender and type of treatment received contribute to these specific changes observed. The dental fear level of 75 children, who were attending the dental clinic for the first time were assessed pre and post-treatment using the short form of the dental subscale of the child fear survey schedule. During treatment, the children were managed using various forms of psychological management strategies. The effect of age and the gender of the children on the dental fear level were analyzed. The effect of the type of treatment received, categorized into either invasive or non-invasive, on the dental fear level was also determined. Results showed that with the use of psychological management strategies, dental fear level of the children decreased significantly post treatment (13.45 vs 12.59; p=0.009). However, no statistically significant difference was noted in the dental fear scores based on age, gender and type of treatment received. On the other hand, the aggregate scores for each of the possible fear inducing items highlighted in the psychometric scale varied and so did the effectiveness of psychological techniques in significantly reducing dental fear scores for each of the items. Age, gender and type of treatment did have significant effect on the fear level changes that occur with specific items. It was concluded that although a significant change occurred in the dental fear level score of the child post management with psychological techniques, this does not necessarily translate to significant changes in the scores for each fear inducing item assessed by the psychometric scale. Age, gender and the type of treatment the child received also influence the change that could occur for each item. The dental fear level of the children decreased significantly post treatment (13.45 vs 12.59; p=0.009).

scholarly journals Evaluation of the relationship among dental fear, scaling root planning  and periodontal status using periodontitis stages： a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeungyeung Liu ◽  
Caimei Zhang ◽  
Jingyi Wu ◽  
Huimin Yu ◽  
Duoling Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
New Classification ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Fear Level ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Root Planning

Abstract Background: The present study used the new classification of periodontitis and validated questionnaires to assess the relationship among dental fear, scaling and root planning (SRP) pain and periodontal status for clinical evaluation. Methods: One hundred and twenty periodontitis patients were enrolled for retrospective analysis and staging according to the new classification of periodontitis. All patients included in this study from July 2018 to January 2020 were divided into periodontitis stages. Scaling and root planning (SRP) was performed and Visual analogue scale (VAS) was determined for every patient immediately after SRP. Application of questionnaires including Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scales (DAS), Dental Fear Survey (DFS), and the short-form Dental Anxiety Inventory (S-DAI) were implemented from the first attendance and consequent visits after 6 months. All patient demographic data were collected including age, gender, marital status and education level. The scores of each dental fear scale and combination scales were also recorded. Patients were further subdivided into two categories based on DAS scores (low dental fear group: DAS<13; high dental fear group: DAS≥13). Statistical analysis was performed using t-test, chi-square, pearson and spearman correlative analysis to evaluate the relationship and differences among dental fear, SRP pain and periodontal status. Results: Compared to pre-SRP treatment, dental fear level of DFS and combination scales were significantly decreased in the post-treatment period for all the periodontitis stages. There was no statistically significant difference between the pre-treatment and post-treatment periods on S-DAI and DAS in stage I and II; meanwhile, there were statistically significant differences between pre-treatment and post-treatment periods on S-DAI and DAS in stage III and IV. The correlation among periodontitis stages, VAS and dental fear level assessed via DAS, DFS and S-DAI, was statistically significant. In the categories divided according to DAS scale, the proportion of high periodontitis stages was significantly increased in high dental fear group (DAS≥13). Conclusion: SRP can reduce dental fear level in all periodontitis stages, especially in stage III and IV. Correlations exists among periodontal status, dental fear and SRP pain. High dental fear is associated with poor periodontal status.

Lessons Learned From Coaching Postsecondary Students With Traumatic Brain Injury

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-96
Author(s):  
Mary R. T. Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Exhaustive List

Purpose The purpose of this clinical focus article is to provide speech-language pathologists with a brief update of the evidence that provides possible explanations for our experiences while coaching college students with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Method The narrative text provides readers with lessons we learned as speech-language pathologists functioning as cognitive coaches to college students with TBI. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but rather to consider the recent scientific evidence that will help our understanding of how best to coach these college students. Conclusion Four lessons are described. Lesson 1 focuses on the value of self-reported responses to surveys, questionnaires, and interviews. Lesson 2 addresses the use of immediate/proximal goals as leverage for students to update their sense of self and how their abilities and disabilities may alter their more distal goals. Lesson 3 reminds us that teamwork is necessary to address the complex issues facing these students, which include their developmental stage, the sudden onset of trauma to the brain, and having to navigate going to college with a TBI. Lesson 4 focuses on the need for college students with TBI to learn how to self-advocate with instructors, family, and peers.

Effects of Physical Training on Stuttering

1968 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 767-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Don Franks ◽  
Elizabeth B. Franks
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Cardiovascular Response ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Physical Stress ◽  
Submaximal Exercise ◽  
Endurance Running ◽  
Response To Exercise

Eight college students enrolled in group therapy for stuttering were divided into two equal groups for 20 weeks. The training group supplemented therapy with endurance running and calisthenics three days per week. The subjects were tested prior to and at the conclusion of the training on a battery of stuttering tests and cardiovascular measures taken at rest, after stuttering, and after submaximal exercise. There were no significant differences (0.05 level) prior to training. At the conclusion of training, the training group was significandy better in cardiovascular response to exercise and stuttering. Although physical training did not significantly aid the reduction of stuttering as measured in this study, training did cause an increased ability to adapt physiologically to physical stress and to the stress of stuttering.

The Effects of a Neutral Stimulus (Buzzer) on Motor Responses and Disfluencies in Normal Speakers

1969 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard R. Martin ◽  
Gerald M. Siegel
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Neutral Stimulus ◽  
Motor Responses ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
And Control ◽  
Speaking Task

Seventy-two college students were divided into three groups: Button Push-Speech (BP-S), Speech-Button Push (S-BP), and Control. BP-S subjects pushed one of two buttons on signal for 8 min. During the last 4 min, depression of the criterion button caused a buzzer to sound. After the button-push task, subjects spoke spontaneously for 30 min. During the last 20 min, the buzzer was presented contingent upon each disfluency. S-BP subjects were run under the same procedures, but the order of button-push and speech tasks was reversed. Control subjects followed the same procedures as S-BP subjects, but no buzzer signal was presented at any time. Both S-BP and BP-S subjects emitted significantly fewer disfluencies during the last 20 min (Conditioning) than during the first 10 min (Baserate) of the speaking task. The frequency of disfluencies for Control subjects did not change significantly from Baserate to Conditioning. In none of the three groups did the frequency of pushes on the criterion button change significantly from minute to minute throughout the 8-min button-push session.

Distinctive Phonetic Features as Relevant and Irrelevant Stimulus Dimensions in Speech-Sound Discrimination Learning

1974 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-425
Author(s):  
Stuart I. Ritterman ◽  
Nancy C. Freeman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Discrimination Learning ◽  
Irrelevant Dimension ◽  
Speech Sound ◽  
Irrelevant Stimulus ◽  
Relevant Dimension ◽  
Phonetic Features ◽  
Sound Discrimination ◽  
Nonsense Syllables

Thirty-two college students were required to learn the relevant dimension in each of two randomized lists of auditorily presented stimuli. The stimuli consisted of seven pairs of CV nonsense syllables differing by two relevant dimension units and from zero to seven irrelevant dimension units. Stimulus dimensions were determined according to Saporta’s units of difference. No significant differences in performance as a function of number of the irrelevant dimensions nor characteristics of the relevant dimension were observed.

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