Effects of child characteristics and dental history on dental fear: cross-sectional study

Effects of child characteristics and dental history on dental fear: cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Dental fear (DF) is a challenging problem in dentistry. It is multifactorial in origin and many contributing factors have been identified. The aim of the study was to assess dental fear among 12–15 years old Arabic speaking children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and its relation to dem...

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Main Authors: Mohammad A. Alshoraim, Azza A. El-Housseiny, Najat M. Farsi, Osama M. Felemban, Najlaa M. Alamoudi, Amani A. Alandejani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Dental fear
Dental anxiety
Children’s fear survey schedule-dental subscale (CFSS-DS)
Caries
Dental behaviour
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0496-4

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