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Moradi A, Shirinbak I, Asadi F, Shahrizad K, Havasian M. Research Paper: Evaluation of Dental Anxiety and Related Factors in Patients Referred to Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 2021. Journal title 2023; 12 (2) :1-7
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1- Department of Periodontics, Alborz university of medical sciences, Karaj, Iran
2- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Alborz university of medical sciences, Karaj, Iran
3- Orthodontist, Private Dental Specialist, Karaj, Iran
4- Dentist, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
5- Student Research of Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran ,havasian1991@gmail.com
2- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Alborz university of medical sciences, Karaj, Iran
3- Orthodontist, Private Dental Specialist, Karaj, Iran
4- Dentist, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
5- Student Research of Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran ,
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Introduction: Anxiety about dentistry is one of the most important reasons for people to avoid dental care and in the long run reduces the level of oral health and quality of life. This study investigates the level of anxiety about dentistry and its related factors in adult patients
referred to the School of Dentistry of Karaj University of Medical Sciences in 2021
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, was performed on 200 patients referred to the School of Dentistry of Alborz University of Medical Sciences. For information Dental Anxiety Questionnaire (Corah (DAS)) and Question Individual Satisfaction Letter of Quality
of Life (MC. Grath) have been used. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version24
referred to the School of Dentistry of Karaj University of Medical Sciences in 2021
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, was performed on 200 patients referred to the School of Dentistry of Alborz University of Medical Sciences. For information Dental Anxiety Questionnaire (Corah (DAS)) and Question Individual Satisfaction Letter of Quality
of Life (MC. Grath) have been used. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version24
Results: Out of 200 patients, 91 (45.5%) had no anxiety, 13 (6.5%) had mild anxiety, 62 (31%) had moderate anxiety and 34 (17%) had they were very anxious. In this study, women were more anxious than men. There was a relationship between anxiety and satisfaction with the quality of life so people who were satisfied with their quality of life had less anxiety.
Conclusion: The results showed a significant relationship between dental anxiety and related factors such as gender, age, education, life satisfaction and number of visits to the dentist.
Conclusion: The results showed a significant relationship between dental anxiety and related factors such as gender, age, education, life satisfaction and number of visits to the dentist.
Type of Study: Original article |
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Received: 2023/02/21 | Accepted: 2023/08/10 | Published: 2023/08/10
Received: 2023/02/21 | Accepted: 2023/08/10 | Published: 2023/08/10
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