Is there a relation between dental anxiety, fear and general psychological status?

Yildirim T. T., DÜNDAR S., BOZOĞLAN A., KARAMAN T., Dildes N., Kaya F. A., ...More

PEERJ, vol.5, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.7717/peerj.2978
  • Journal Name: PEERJ
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Dental anxiety is a widespread problem in many populations. This problem can be a barrier to dental care and may lead to poor oral health. Dental anxiety may be related to psychological status.