The impact of dental anxiety and dental fear on the periodontal status and quality of life among dental patients

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate levels of Dental Fear (DF) and Dental Anxiety (DA) among individuals awaiting appointments at the clinics of two courses in dentistry and determine the impact on oral health status and quality of life. Methods: An observational study was conducted with a...

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Main Authors: Luiz Alexandre Moura Penteado, Roberto Carlos Mourão Pinho, Natanael Barbosa dos Santos, Bruna de Carvalho Farias Vajgel, Renata Cimões
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2018-10-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8653836