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Tu JC, Chiang CY, Chiu HC, Lin FG, Tzeng IS, Fu E. Impact of non-surgical periodontal treatment on dental anxiety: A comparative study on patients with periodontitis. J Dent Sci 2024; 19:1410-1415. [PMID: 39035311 PMCID: PMC11259652 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2024.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Background/purpose Dental anxiety is prevalent and may result in the avoidance of periodontal therapy and maintenance. This study aimed to explore the impact of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) on dental anxiety among patients with periodontitis. Materials and methods In this study, 122 patients with periodontitis participated. The Chinese version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) gauged baseline dental anxiety during the initial appointment. Patients receiving non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) in subsequent appointments formed the NSPT group, while those with a delayed NSPT of at least two months constituted the delayed group. In the NSPT group, the second termination questionnaire was administered one month post the last NSPT visit, just before the periodontal re-evaluation. In the delayed group, the second questionnaire was completed before the delayed NSPT initiation. Results Baseline MDAS scores were comparable between the delay and NSPT groups. However, the NSPT group exhibited lower total scores and scores for each of the five MDAS items at termination compared with the delay group. At baseline, MDAS total scores were inversely associated with age and were lower in males. A reduction in MDAS total scores between observation points was correlated with NSPT, sex, and age after adjustment. Regarding MDAS item 4 (teeth scaled/polished), score reduction consistently correlated with NSPT and age. Conclusion Participation in NSPT may alleviate dental anxiety, and consequently enhance the patients' conceptiveness to undergo periodontal maintenance or surgery.
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- Jun-Chin Tu
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Dental Department, Beitou Branch, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Optometry, Asia University, Taichung City, Taiwan
- Department of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Tibeica SC, Baciu ER, Lupu IC, Balcos C, Luchian I, Budala DG, Tibeica A, Surlari Z, Carausu EM. Creating and Validating a Questionnaire for Assessing Dentists' Self-Perception on Oral Healthcare Management-A Pilot Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:933. [PMID: 38727490 PMCID: PMC11083331 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12090933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Questionnaires designed to test knowledge and self-perception can be valuable tools for diagnosing a dentist's understanding of the management and administration of a practice. The objective of this study was to create and authenticate a questionnaire for assessing dentists' self-perception on oral healthcare management developed from discussions with experts in this field. MATERIAL AND METHODS In order to create and verify a questionnaire survey, a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was carried out. Participants' personal information and 31 statements across four categories made up the final questionnaire form. The answers to the questionnaire were in the form of a Likert scale. After refining the initial version, a total of 36 interviews were conducted at dental offices to verify the validity. For the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), we used the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) index, the Bartlett sphericity test, and also Cronbach alpha coefficient for the validity of the questionnaire. RESULTS The accuracy of the instrument was measured by intrarater and interrater reliability. For the EFA, all the communalities exceeded the threshold of 0.05. With a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.898, the questionnaire has sufficient internal consistency. CONCLUSIONS The questionnaire demonstrates robust reliability and validity, thereby affirming its suitability for its intended purpose.
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- Silviu Catalin Tibeica
- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universității Street, 700115 Iași, Romania (E.M.C.)
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- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universității Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universității Street, 700115 Iași, Romania (E.M.C.)
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- Department of Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universității Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Dentures, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iaşi, Romania;
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- Department of Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universității Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Fixed Dentures, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universității Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universității Street, 700115 Iași, Romania (E.M.C.)
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Chidley E, Burns-Nader S. Exploring young adults' fears related to healthcare and dental procedures. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:1830-1836. [PMID: 38948590 PMCID: PMC11213395 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_961_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Background and Purpose Fear and anxiety related to dental and healthcare procedures are common among young adults and can negatively impact dental and healthcare consumership, resulting in poor health outcomes. Purpose This cross-sectional study aimed to examine young adults' experiences of fear related to dental and healthcare procedures and the potential relationships between the two forms of fear experiences and demographic factors. Methods Young adults (252) were recruited from a large public university and completed a survey about their dental and healthcare fear/anxiety as well as their confidence in healthcare professionals. Descriptive and correlational analyses were completed to describe the experiences of young adults and the relationships between variables. Results Ten types of fear/anxiety were identified related to healthcare procedures, with the most common being needles and pain. Nine fears/anxieties were identified for dental visits, of which pain and sensory experiences other than pain were most common. Female participants were significantly more likely to report fear/anxiety related to dental procedures, and there was a statistically significant relationship between fear/anxiety related to healthcare procedures and that related to dental procedures. There was also a significant negative relationship found between confidence in healthcare providers and fear/anxiety related to healthcare procedures. Conclusions Young adults experience fear/anxiety related to healthcare and dentist visits, and this fear/anxiety can impact their confidence in healthcare providers, such as primary physicians. The findings of the current study suggest primary care providers should be aware of potential fears/anxieties and offer patients appropriate supports.
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- Ellie Chidley
- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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Tesfaye EM, Garito IP, Lewis-Fung S, Calabia D, Schlosser R, Appel L. Using virtual reality to manage pain and anxiety during dental treatments in patients with stroke: A case series. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2024; 12:2050313X241249910. [PMID: 38694905 PMCID: PMC11062225 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241249910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Dental anxiety is common post-stroke, with many patients unable to receive standard anesthetics. Virtual reality has been increasingly used to manage pain and anxiety in dentistry, though its use in individuals with stroke is largely unexplored. A case series of two patients with a history of stroke and dental anxiety was conducted at a specialized dental clinic. Patients watched 360°-virtual reality videos in a dental chair using a head-mounted display. Outcomes (patient: dental anxiety and pain, reactions to virtual reality; dental team: system usability, impact on workflow) were assessed using a standard observation tool, questionnaires, and interviews. Both patients wore virtual reality throughout the procedure and reported that the device was comfortable, provided a distraction, and had potential to reduce anxiety/pain. The dentist reported a positive impact on patient anxiety and time to complete procedures, and intends to continue using virtual reality with other stroke patients and clinical populations.
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- Essete Makonnen Tesfaye
- Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- OpenLab, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- OpenLab, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Michael Garron Hospital, East York, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- OpenLab, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Michael Garron Hospital, East York, ON, Canada
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Li Z, Yang C, Wang J, Zheng K, Luo W. The application of CGF combined with GBR in alveolar bone increment for patients with anxiety disorder: A rare case report and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35905. [PMID: 37960737 PMCID: PMC10637472 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), one of the commonly used anti-anxiety drugs, may have impacts on bone metabolism and potentially lead to drug-induced osteoporosis. The traditional approach of oral implantation in individuals with both anxiety disorder and drug-induced osteoporosis poses a significant challenge. To address this issue, concentrated growth factor (CGF) has been utilized in patients undergoing concurrent alveolar ridge augmentation during oral implantation, resulting in favorable clinical outcomes. Consequently, combining CGF with guided bone regeneration (GBR) in alveolar bone increment may represent a promising new surgical approach for such patients. In this report, we present a case study of a 25-year-old male with anxiety disorder and drug-induced osteoporosis, in who CGF combined with GBR was employed in alveolar bone increment. PATIENT CONCERNS This article reports the case of a 25-year-old male who underwent cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) due to the absence of his right lower second molar for a period of six months. The CBCT scan revealed significant bone defects, which were attributed to the tooth loss and prolonged use of anti-anxiety drugs. Consequently, the patient sought medical assistance from our department. DIAGNOSES Based on the patient's self-report, he was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Additionally, the CBCT scan confirmed the loss of the right mandibular second molar and revealed the presence of dental irregularity and an alveolar bone defect. INTERVENTIONS During the patient's course of treatment with anti-anxiety medication, a combination of CGF and GBR was employed for the simultaneous implantation of the missing right mandibular second molar, along with bone augmentation. OUTCOMES The patient had a follow-up visit two weeks after the surgical procedure, and the wound in the operation area had healed satisfactorily. Six months later, CBCT images revealed excellent osseointegration. The buccal and lingual width of the alveolar bone measured 6.95mm, which was an increase of 1.35mm compared to the pre-implantation stage. LESSONS This article presents a case study in which CGF combined with GBR were utilized to address alveolar bone augmentation during the implantation phase in patients taking anti-anxiety medication. The results demonstrated that CGF combined with GBR, as a cutting-edge platelet concentrate technique, could effectively stimulate bone tissue proliferation in individuals who have been on long-term anti-anxiety medication, specifically in oral implant areas. This approach can help prevent poor osseointegration, promote higher osseointegration rates, and facilitate wound healing.
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- Zhixin Li
- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- School of Stomatology, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The People's Hospital of Longhua, Shenzhen, China
- Research and Development Department, Shenzhen Uni-medica Technology CO., Ltd, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- School of Stomatology, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- School of Stomatology, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- School of Stomatology, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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Piedra-Hernández L, Batista-Cárdenas D, Gómez-Fernández A, Ramírez K. Dental anxiety and oral health-related quality of life before and after non-surgical periodontal treatment. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:5459-5474. [PMID: 37488334 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05165-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To (1) investigate dental anxiety (DA) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) before and after non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) and (2) determine correlations between these patient-reported measures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Demographics, smoking habits, dental pain, Modified Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) were assessed in eighty-two participants. RESULTS Mean age was 48.3 years ± 11.5. At baseline, 8.5% reported being active smokers. Of non-smokers, 11% reported being an ex-smoker. After NSPT, 11.0% reported smoking. Patients' maximal pain in the last month decreased after therapy. Before treatment, participants reported higher DA. Extreme DA was observed in 8.5% of participants before therapy. Afterwards, 2.4% of participants reported extreme DA. Fear of having a foreign object in the mouth decreased after NSPT. All OHIP-14 scores, except functional limitation, improved post-treatment. Higher DA was associated with worse OHRQoL before treatment. After treatment, total MDAS score was associated with OHIP-14 global score, physical pain, psychological disability, and social disability. Worse MDAS sub-scores were associated with a higher OHIP-14 global score. Individuals with "normal/slight anxiety" had a significant improvement in OHRQoL, whereas people in the "moderate and extreme anxiety" group did not report a significant improvement. Patients diagnosed with generalized periodontitis (GP) stage III grade B and GP stage IV grade B reported less anxiety after NSPT. CONCLUSIONS Associations of MDAS subcategories with OHIP-14 domain scores were found before and after therapy. DA decreases and OHRQoL enhances after NSPT in patients with "normal/slight" anxiety to dental treatment. Dental practitioners should plan strategies to cope with anxiety to dental treatment and prevent decreases in OHRQoL. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Within the limitations of this study, DA and OHRQoL were positively correlated in patients with periodontitis, before and after NSPT, using the MDAS and OHIP-14 questionnaires. The results of our study suggest that treatment is effective in terms of alleviating DA and improving oral health, along with quality of life, in patients that report "normal/slight" anxiety to dental treatment. Nonetheless, results must be interpreted with caution since patients are generally anxious before any type of dental treatment. DA may not just be confined to NSPT per se. According to our results, evaluation of both outcomes should be an integral part of routine periodontal clinical evaluation and periodontal reevaluation of initial therapy. It is important that clinicians learn to identify patients that suffer from anxiety and take time to explain the treatment procedures to the patient, to strive for patient's emotional well-being before, during, and after dental care services. The use of specific questionnaires for both DA and OHRQoL may be more appropriate to demonstrate the psychological and quality of life differences due to periodontal disease and NSPT.
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- Lucía Piedra-Hernández
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica, Finca 3 "Instalaciones Deportivas", Sabanilla, Montes de Oca, San José, 11502, Costa Rica
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- School of Statistics, University of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Facio Campus, San Pedro, Montes de Oca, San José, 11801, Costa Rica
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica, Finca 3 "Instalaciones Deportivas", Sabanilla, Montes de Oca, San José, 11502, Costa Rica
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica, Finca 3 "Instalaciones Deportivas", Sabanilla, Montes de Oca, San José, 11502, Costa Rica.
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Done AE, Preoteasa E, Preoteasa CT. Psychometric Assessment of the Romanian Version of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C +). Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2129. [PMID: 37570370 PMCID: PMC10419272 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11152129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this study was to assess the validity of the Romanian version of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+) questionnaire. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was conducted on a convenience sample of past patients and their acquaintances through an online questionnaire administered on the Google Forms platform between May 2021 and September 2022. The sections of the survey were demographic characteristics, the dental anxiety scale questionnaire, the IDAF-4C+ questionnaire, a single question about dental fear, and previous dental treatments. RESULTS In total, 239 participants were included in the study, and the mean age was 37. The IDAF-4C questionnaire had good internal validity (Cronbach alpha was 0.945). The IDAF-4C had good convergent validity, and it was positively correlated with the dental anxiety scale (r = 0.825, p < 0.001) and the question about the fear of going to the dentist (r = 0.738, p < 0.001). The questionnaire had good reliability, and the intraclass correlation was 0.985. Lower levels of dental anxiety were associated with scaling, orthodontic treatment, and dental implants. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted after the removal of the first question from the phobia module, and residual covariance was added between items four and nine of the stimulus module, showing a good fit for the retained questions of the IDAF-4C+, grouped by module. CONCLUSIONS The Romanian version of the IDAF-4C+ showed acceptable psychometric properties.
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- Alexandra Elena Done
- Department of Scientific Research Methods-Ergonomics, Faculty of Dentistry, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Scientific Research Methods-Ergonomics, Faculty of Dentistry, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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Alsakr A, Gufran K, Alqahtani AS, Alkharaan H, Abushanan A, Alnufaiy B, Alkhaldi A, Alshammari T, Alanazi M. Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment Dental Anxiety in Patients Visiting Intern Dental Clinic. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1284. [PMID: 37512095 PMCID: PMC10384008 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59071284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Background and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the dental anxiety of patients using the modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS) questionnaire along with examining the possible relationship between dental anxiety and sociodemographic factors. Materials and Methods: The MDAS questionnaire was used to assess the anxiety level of the patients which included a total of five questions and five options to respond to each question. MDAS questionnaire was filled out by all the patients before the dental treatment. After finishing the treatment, all the patients were given a post-treatment questionnaire to assess their anxiety levels after treatment. Descriptive statistics were performed for measuring the frequency of responses. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the anxiety between the gender. The chi-square test was used to identify the distribution of pre-treatment with gender and post-treatment questionnaire with gender and treatment modalities. Linear regression was used to identify the association between clinical variables and different levels of anxiety. Results: A total of 115 patients including 59 males and 56 females with a mean age of 35 ± 11.34 years were included in the current study. Female patients were significantly more anxious about dental treatment compared to male patients. Linear regression showed that age and gender have a significant association with the pre-treatment anxiety level; however, types of treatment is not associated with the MDAS. Anxiety levels decreased for the majority of the patients after the treatment and types of treatment did not show any differences with the post-treatment anxiety level. Conclusions: Age and gender play an important role in dental anxiety; however, types of treatment are not associated with pre-treatment and post-treatment dental anxiety.
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- Abdulaziz Alsakr
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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Alansaari ABO, Tawfik A, Jaber MA, Khamis AH, Elameen EM. Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Correlates of Dental Anxiety among a Group of Adult Patients Attending Dental Outpatient Clinics: A Study from UAE. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6118. [PMID: 37372705 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20126118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aims of this paper were twofold: first, to evaluate dental anxiety levels among patients undergoing oral surgery procedures; second, to assess how dental anxiety and fear are connected to age, gender, educational background, past traumatic experiences, and the frequency of dental appointments. METHODS A cross-sectional Likert-scale questionnaire survey was conducted to collect quantitative data from 206 patients at the Oral Surgery Clinics at Dubai Dental Clinics, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were tested using Cronbach's alpha. The normality of the MDAS score was tested using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The chi square and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to determine the association between categorical variables. Descriptive statistics were used to describe continuous and categorical variables. The statistical significance was set at p-value ≤ 0.05. RESULTS The evaluation of the degree of dental anxiety among patients who visited the Dubai Dental clinics revealed that there was a considerably high level of moderate or high anxiety (72.3%). Tooth extraction and dental surgery procedures (95%), followed by local anesthetic injection in the gingiva (85%) and teeth drilling (70%), were the primary causes of anxiety, whereas scaling and polishing resulted in the lowest degree of anxiety (35%). There was no substantial difference in dental anxiety between male and female patients or among patients with different marital statuses. A total of 70% of patients preferred the tell-show-do method, whereas 65% chose communication strategies to reduce dental anxiety. CONCLUSIONS The evaluation of the degree of dental anxiety among patients who visited Dubai Dental clinics revealed that there was a considerably high level of anxiety. Tooth extraction and dental surgery procedures, followed by local anesthetic injection and teeth drilling, were the primary causes of anxiety, whereas scaling and polishing resulted in the lowest degree of anxiety. Despite the use of a modified anxiety scale and a large and representative sample of oral surgery patients, more research is necessary to investigate the impact of various factors on dental anxiety.
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- Al Batool Omer Alansaari
- Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU, Dubai P.O. Box 505055, United Arab Emirates
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- Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU, Dubai P.O. Box 505055, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, MBRU, Dubai P.O. Box 505055, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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Muneer MU, Ismail F, Munir N, Shakoor A, Das G, Ahmed AR, Ahmed MA. Dental Anxiety and Influencing Factors in Adults. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10122352. [PMID: 36553876 PMCID: PMC9777862 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10122352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Dental anxiety is one of the most common conditions present amongst the masses globally. It is this fear that makes individuals avoid seeking dental treatment which results in a deteriorated oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Discrepancies exist in the prevalence of dental anxiety based on gender, education levels, level of deprivation of a society and its socioeconomic status. In this study, a sample size of 522 respondents was collected. Kuppuswamy's socioeconomic status scale and modified dental anxiety scales were used to collect the necessary data. These data were analyzed by cross tabbing and chi-square test of significance was applied to assess the association between dental anxiety and other factors. Female gender was significantly associated with dental anxiety with p-value = 0.03. Higher education levels and dental anxiety also displayed significant associations with each other, with a p-value of 0.048. Seventy-six percent of the individuals of lower socioeconomic status were prone to be more dentally anxious. Dental anxiety was more significant in individuals with higher levels of education in our study. Respondents who were part of a lower socioeconomic class were also more prone to being anxious while receiving dental treatment. Knowing the factors that cause dental anxiety can help dentists effectively manage and treat their patients.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Avicenna Dental College, Lahore 53100, Pakistan
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- Department of Dental Materials, Avicenna Dental College, Lahore 53100, Pakistan
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, CMH-Lahore Medical College, National University of Medical Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (G.D.); (A.R.A.); Tel.: +96-65-9328-0973 (G.D.)
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (G.D.); (A.R.A.); Tel.: +96-65-9328-0973 (G.D.)
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Raittio E, Sofi-Mahmudi A, Shamsoddin E. The use of the phrase "data not shown" in dental research. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0272695. [PMID: 35944050 PMCID: PMC9362922 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The use of phrases such as "data/results not shown" is deemed an obscure way to represent scientific findings. Our aim was to investigate how frequently papers published in dental journals use the phrases and what kind of results the authors referred to with these phrases in 2021. METHODS We searched the Europe PubMed Central (PMC) database for open-access articles available from studies published in PubMed-indexed dental journals until December 31st, 2021. We searched for "data/results not shown" phrases from the full texts and then calculated the proportion of articles with the phrases in all the available articles. From studies published in 2021, we evaluated whether the phrases referred to confirmatory results, negative results, peripheral results, sensitivity analysis results, future results, or other/unclear results. Journal- and publisher-related differences in publishing studies with the phrases in 2021 were tested with Fisher's exact test using the R v4.1.1 software. RESULTS The percentage of studies with the relevant phrases from the total number of studies in the database decreased from 13% to 3% between 2010 and 2020. In 2021, out of 2,434 studies published in 73 different journals by eight publishers, 67 (2.8%) used the phrases. Potential journal- and publisher-related differences in publishing studies with the phrases were detected in 2021 (p = 0.001 and p = 0.005, respectively). Most commonly, the phrases referred to negative (n = 16, 24%), peripheral (n = 22, 33%) or confirmatory (n = 11, 16%) results. The significance of unpublished results to which the phrases referred considerably varied across studies. CONCLUSION Over the last decade, there has been a marked decrease in the use of the phrases "data/results not shown" in dental journals. However, the phrases were still notably in use in dental studies in 2021, despite the good availability of accessible free online supplements and repositories.
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- Eero Raittio
- Institute of Dentistry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Cochrane Iran Associate Centre, National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD), Tehran, Iran
- Seqiz Health Network, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Seqiz, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Cochrane Iran Associate Centre, National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD), Tehran, Iran
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Huang X, Zeng J, Zhao N, Fan L, Ruan D, Wang J, Hong X, Yu C. Experience of using a smartphone WeChat applet for dental anxiety assessment and preoperative evaluation: A nationwide multicenter study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:900899. [PMID: 35923975 PMCID: PMC9342676 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.900899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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IntroductionDental anxiety is a multivariate phenomenon that regularly occurs during a dental procedure. Although it may lead to patients' safety concerns and adverse events in routine treatment, it is often ignored. The purpose of this research is to develop a novel WeChat Applet for dental anxiety (WADA) with the following features and aims: (1) to help patients with dental anxiety management; (2) provide patient with a physical status self-evaluation; and(3) provide a platform for online assessment and tele-consultancy by dentists. We aimed to test and verify whether such an applet could play a beneficial role before and after a dental procedure and facilitate management of high-risk patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.Materials and methodsDuring the 12-month survey period (August 2020 to July 2021), a total of 180 patients aged 3–74 years from eight different cities (n = 180 at the end of treatment, n = 25 for the System Usability Scale (SUS) and follow-up interview) and 20 medical staff from eight different cities (n =20 for follow-up interview) were evaluated by WADA. At the end of the survey period, the results of the interviews were analyzed thematically.ResultsWADA assessment results from 180 patients and follow-up interview results from 45 participants were analyzed. In this study with a male to female ratio of 2:3, 75% were found to be suffering from dental anxiety, 86% were found with postoperative complications, and 11 cases were found to have contraindications to surgery. The total SUS score for WADA is 72.25 above the mean score, proving that WADA is a relevant and useful tool before and after dental treatment. Based on the results of the interviews, the following themes were identified: patient satisfaction; dentists' effectiveness; multi-center data integration; and increase its frequency of usage.ConclusionsThe WADA was developed for dental procedures and is effective for reducing treatment risks, improving patients' satisfaction and dentists' convenience, especially in terms of facilitating management of high-risk patient during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Xilu Huang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Fujian University for Stomatological Biomaterials, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Cong Yu
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Can Intra-Oral Qualitative Sensory Testing Foretell Postoperative Dental Pain? A Preliminary Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19138059. [PMID: 35805715 PMCID: PMC9265558 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19138059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Pain prevention and management is one of the primary goals of dental care. Postoperative dental pain (PDP) following caries removal and performance of a restorative dental treatment is a common clinical phenomenon, often causing significant discomfort to dental patients. In the present study, a psychophysical non-invasive method, qualitative sensory testing (QualST), was used in an attempt to foretell PDP following dental restorative procedures. Forty-two dental patients underwent an intra-oral cold QualST four times: immediately prior to a restorative dental procedure and at a follow-up meeting 1−3 weeks later, on the treated and on the contralateral oral sides. The QualST measures included subjects’ evaluation of the magnitude of pain and cold sensations experienced (on visual analogue scales) and the duration of the cold sensation (in seconds). Additional measures included age, gender, level of dental anxiety, jaw treated, and type of dental restoration performed (Class I or Class V). Subjects’ PDP was assessed through the phone using numeric rating scales 24, 48, and 72 h postoperatively. The highest level of PDP experienced by subjects occurred 24 h postoperatively (ANOVA with repeated measures). Of the study variables, the QualST pain sensation (B = 0.645, p < 0.001), duration of the cold sensation (B = 0.042, p < 0.05), and an interaction between gender and dental anxiety (B = 0.136, p < 0.05) emerged as possible predictors of the highest PDP experienced by subjects (stepwise regression). The results suggest that subjects’ reaction to an intra-oral cold stimulation of the oral mucosa can serve as a potential tool to foretell postoperative dental pain following restorative dental procedures.
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Estimating the Need for Sedation in Patients with Dental Anxiety and Medical Complexities Reporting to Tertiary Care Dental Hospital Using the IOSN Tool. Int J Dent 2022; 2022:5824429. [PMID: 35531571 PMCID: PMC9072058 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5824429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives To provide consistent method for assessment of sedation need among patients undergoing dental treatment based on specific risk factors that is dental anxiety, medical status, and treatment complexity of needed dental treatment using IOSN (indication of sedation need) tool for assisting the clinician in decision making process. Methods A total of 237 patients aged ≥12, ASA I and II were enrolled in the study. A structured questionnaire comprising of three sections was distributed among the participants. Section 1 comprises details about age, gender, literacy level, occupation, monthly income, and previous dental treatment history. Section 2 is based on Modified Dental Anxiety Scale which is a questionnaire comprising of five questions ranging from “not anxious” to “extremely anxious.” The third section was based on using the IOSN tool comprising three components: MDAS (Modified Dental Anxiety Scale) rank score, Systemic Health (ASA status) rank score, and treatment complexity rank scores. The total of three scores was then computed to determine the total rank score which suggested the sedation need. History of past traumatic dental experiences was also inquired from each patient. Results A total of 237 patients aged ≥12, ASA I and II were enrolled in the study, out of which 56.1% were female. Statistical analysis was conducted by using the IBM SPSS Statistics 23 software. Based on the MDAS score, 47/237 (19.8%) participants were found to be highly anxious related to dental procedures. 34.6% of the participants showed to have a high sedation need while performing a dental procedure. The sedation need was found to be significantly associated with the female gender with a significant p value of (p=0.016), higher education status (p=0.016), and history of previous traumatic dental experience (p < 0.001). Conclusion A simple assessment tool can enable clinicians in their decision making to identify patients in need for dental treatment under sedation based on patient-specific risk factors such as past traumatic dental experiences. Need for sedation can be assessed by information on patient anxiety level towards dental treatment, medical history, and complexity of planned dental treatment. The IOSN tool is a simple and quick assessment tool that can be applied for preprocedural assessment of sedation need for dental treatment.
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Lin CS, Lee CY, Wu SY, Chen LL, Lee KT, Wang MC, Wang TF. Translation and validation of modified dental anxiety scale based on adult Taiwan population. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:647. [PMID: 34920712 PMCID: PMC8684197 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-02017-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Dental anxiety is associated with negative experiences of dental treatment and dental-visiting behavior. The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is widely used for assessing dental anxiety. The study aims to establish the psychometric properties of a Chinese version of the MDAS based on the Taiwan sample (i.e., T-MDAS). Methods The T-MDAS and dental-visiting behavior and experience were assessed for 402 adult subjects recruited from community and clinical sites. The following psychometric properties were assessed: (a) internal consistency, (b) temporal stability, (c) criterion-related validity (i.e., the association with the score of Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear, IDAF-4C), (d) discrimination validity (i.e., the difference in scores between the subjects with and without a habit of a regular dental visit, and (e) the construct validity from a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results. The T-MDAS showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.88) and temporal stability (ρ = 0.69, p < 0.001). The score was significantly correlated with the score of the IDAF-4C (ρ = 0.76, p < 0.001) and differed between subjects who regularly visited a dentist or not, supporting good criterion-related validity and discrimination validity. Results from CFA supports good construct validity. Furthermore, higher dental anxiety was related to the lack of a regular dental visit, feeling pain during treatment, and feeling insufficient skills and empathy of dentists. A higher proportion of high-dental anxiety subjects in female subjects (8.5%), compared to male subjects (5.0%), was noted. Conclusions The T-MDAS is a valid tool for assessing adult dental anxiety. The score is highly associated with dental-visiting behavior and experience of dental patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12903-021-02017-w.
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- Chia-Shu Lin
- Department of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan, ROC. .,Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. .,Brain Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan, ROC.,Division of Family Dentistry, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Division of Clinical Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Dentistry, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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The Prevalence of Dental Anxiety Associated with Pain among Chinese Adult Patients in Guangzhou. Pain Res Manag 2021; 2021:7992580. [PMID: 34234884 PMCID: PMC8216828 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7992580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background Anxious people appear to exaggerate the severity of aversive experiences such as anxiety and pain. Anxiety towards dental procedures is a common difficulty that may be experienced by dental patients all over the world. The goal of the study is to find out the prevalence of dental anxiety and its associated factors in Chinese adult patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 183 dental adult patients whose age ranged from 18 to 70 years. Demographic details, first and most recent dental visits with experience, the MDAS, and the Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A) were obtained. Data were analyzed by frequency analysis, chi-square test, and Spearman correlation test. Results Most of the respondents were female (68.9%) and 30-45 years age group. The mean total score for dental anxiety on the MDAS was 13.63 (3.1). 80.3% of participants suffered from moderate or high dental anxiety. Age must show a strong association with dental anxiety among the participants (p=0.011). The first dental visit experience, the frequency of the dental visit, most recent dental experience, length of time since the most recent dental visit, and postponement of the dental visit are strongly associated with the MDAS score (p=0.001). Conclusions The MDAS score exhibits that Chinese adult patients have significant dental anxiety and phobia. Identifying patients with dental anxiety as soon as possible is essential to providing better dental care.
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