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Mac Giolla Phadraig C, Kammer PV, Asimakopoulou K, Healy O, Fleischmann I, Buchanan H, Newton JT, Daly B, Posse JL, Hosey MT, Yarascavitch C, MacAuley Y, Stirling C, Ahmad Fisal AB, Nunn J. Labels and descriptions of dental behaviour support techniques: A scoping review of clinical practice guidelines. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:1065-1077. [PMID: 37368479 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is no agreed taxonomy of the techniques used to support patients to receive professional oral healthcare. This lack of specification leads to imprecision in describing, understanding, teaching and implementing behaviour support techniques in dentistry (DBS). METHODS This review aims to identify the labels and associated descriptors used by practitioners to describe DBS techniques, as a first step in developing a shared terminology for DBS techniques. Following registration of a protocol, a scoping review limited to Clinical Practice Guidelines only was undertaken to identify the labels and descriptors used to refer to DBS techniques. RESULTS From 5317 screened records, 30 were included, generating a list of 51 distinct DBS techniques. General anaesthesia was the most commonly reported DBS (n = 21). This review also explores what term is given to DBS techniques as a group (Behaviour management was most commonly used (n = 8)) and how these techniques were categorized (mainly distinguishing between pharmacological and non-pharmacological). CONCLUSIONS This is the first attempt to generate a list of techniques that can be selected for patients and marks an initial step in future efforts at agreeing and categorizing these techniques into an accepted taxonomy, with all the benefits this brings to research, education, practice and patients.
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- The Crisis Prevention Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Del Carmen MDC, Cagigas-Muñiz D, García-Robles R, Oprescu AM. Reducing Dental Anxiety in Children Using a Mobile Health App: Usability and User Experience Study. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e30443. [PMID: 37889521 PMCID: PMC10638634 DOI: 10.2196/30443] [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: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dentistry interventions cause common anxiety and fear problems in children (6-11 years), and according to scientific evidence, this causes a decrease in their quality of life. Therapies mediated by IT-based tools have been shown to positively influence children's mood based on distraction as well as relaxing activities, but there is no evidence of their use to reduce dental anxiety in children. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to answer the following research question: Does our new children-centered codesign methodology contribute to achieving a usable mobile-based product with a highly scored user experience? METHODS A mobile health app was developed to reduce dental anxiety in children using rapid application development following the usage-centered design methodology. Structured interviews were conducted to test the usability and user experience of the app prototype among 40 children (n=20, 50%, boys and n=20, 50%, girls; age 6-11 years) using a children-adapted questionnaire and the 7-point Single Ease Question rating scale. The Smiley Faces Program-Revised questionnaire was used to assess the level of dental anxiety in participants. RESULTS There were no significant differences between girls and boys. The task completion rate was 95% (n=19) for children aged 6-8 years (group 1) and 100% (n=20) for children aged 9-11 years (group 2). Group 1 found watching the relaxing video (task C) to be the easiest, followed by playing a video minigame (task B) and watching the narrative (task A). Group 2 found task C to be the easiest, followed by task A and then task B. The average time spent on the different types of tasks was similar in both age groups. Most of the children in both age groups were happy with the app and found it funny. All children thought that having the app in the waiting room during a dental visit would be useful. CONCLUSIONS The findings confirmed that the app is usable and provides an excellent user experience. Our children-adapted methodology contributes to achieving usable mobile-based products for children with a highly scored user experience.
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- Department of Architecture and Computer Technology, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Architecture and Computer Technology, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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Tenzek KE, Lattimer TA, Heneveld K, Lapan E, Neurohr M, Gillis S. Mediated depictions of mental health, chronic care and literacy: a narrative analysis of Randall's mental health journey in the television series, This is Us. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1204973. [PMID: 37398586 PMCID: PMC10312097 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1204973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Introduction Mental health and delivery of care is a global issue, that was only magnified by COVID-19. Over the past 3 years, people's time spent watching television increased, while the way that mental health care was delivered changed. Audiences can gain insight into mental health issues through positive or negative mediated depictions on television. We argue that mental health is a chronic condition and the importance of literacy through different domains is critical for how the characters in media content and audience viewers make sense of mental health. Method The current study uses qualitative narrative analysis to examine the narrative probability and fidelity at the intersection of mental health depictions, the chronic care model, and different types of literacy in the award-winning series, This is Us. Results Findings reveal that Randall's experiences with mental health (N = 38 episodes) depict moments of narrative coherence and fidelity to varying degrees. We see Randall's experiences align most with the self-management support and community elements of the CCM, but the overall depiction is unbalanced. Randall's literacy level is high, but if inspected on a deeper level, analysis points to differing levels of health and mental health literacy, thus enabling and constraining positive and realistic portrayals of mental health. Discussion Implications for mental health as a chronic issue and care delivery through CCM are discussed along with the importance of different types of literacy for audience members who may be struggling with a mental health disorder or trying to navigate the health care system. We offer recommendations for using Randall's narrative as a teaching tool, integrating CCM into clinical visits to help guide delivery of care and understand literacy levels, and finally future work should continue this line of work from an Entertainment-Education perspective.
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Wang L, Jing Q, Pei L, Li M, Ruan X, Chen S, Zhang Y, Wan K, Huang Y. Efficacy of continuous intravenous remimazolam versus midazolam in the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth: protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e067908. [PMID: 37185197 PMCID: PMC10151835 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Benzodiazepines such as midazolam are widely used to moderately sedate patients during impacted wisdom tooth extraction to reduce anxiety in outpatient surgery. This present protocol was designed to determine whether continuous intravenous remimazolam, a new ultrashort-acting benzodiazepine, produces superior postoperative recovery quality to that of midazolam in patients undergoing extraction of impacted wisdom teeth. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study is a multicentre randomised controlled trial conducted at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing Anzhen Hospital and Beijing Shijitan Hospital in China. Approximately 150 participants undergoing extraction of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth will be randomly allocated to two groups (remimazolam and midazolam). The participants will be administered standard interventions to ensure they achieve a sedation level of III on the Ramsay sedation scale during the treatment. Preoperative and anaesthesia management and surgical techniques will be standardised for all participants. The primary outcome is recovery time for complete alertness and the secondary outcomes are anterograde amnesia during and after surgery, and interruption during operation for poor compliance or safety concerns. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study has been approved by the Ethics Review Committee of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (approval number: ZS-3142), Beijing Anzhen Hospital (approval number: KS2022082) and Beijing Shijitan Hospital (approval number: 2023-4). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05350085.
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- Lejunzi Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hosptial, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hosptial, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hosptial, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hosptial, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hosptial, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hosptial, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Lee M, Chi SI, Kim H, Seo KS. Analysis of the annual changes in dental institutions that claimed dental sedatives in Korea and the types of sedatives using health care big data. J Dent Anesth Pain Med 2023; 23:101-110. [PMID: 37034843 PMCID: PMC10079767 DOI: 10.17245/jdapm.2023.23.2.101] [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: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Background Dentists make various efforts to reduce patients' anxiety and fear associated with dental treatment. Dental sedation is an advanced method that dentists can perform to reduce patients' anxiety and fear and provide effective dental treatment. However, dental sedation is different from general dental treatment and requires separate learning, and if done incorrectly, can lead to serious complications. Therefore, sedation is performed by a limited number of dentists who have received specific training. This study aimed to investigate the proportion of dentists who practice sedation and the main sedatives they use in the context of the Republic of Korea. Methods We used the customized health information data provided by the Korean National Health Insurance. We investigated the number of dental hospitals or clinics that claimed insurance for eight main sedatives commonly used in dental sedation from January, 2007 to September, 2019 at the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. We also identified the changes in the number of dental medical institutions by region and year and analyzed the number and proportion of dental medical institutions prescribing each sedative. Results In 2007, 302 dental hospitals prescribed sedatives, and the number increased to 613 in 2019. In 2007, approximately 2.18% of the total 13,796 dental institutions prescribed sedatives, increasing to 3.31% in 2019. In 2007, 168 institutions (55.6%) prescribed N2O alone, and in 2019, 510 institutions (83.1%) made claims for it. In 2007, 76 (25.1%) hospitals made claims for chloral hydrate, but the number gradually decreased, with only 29 hospitals (4.7%) prescribing it in 2019. Hospitals that prescribed a combination of N2O, chloral hydrate, and hydroxyzine increased from 27 (8.9%) in 2007 to 51 (9%) in 2017 but decreased to 38 (6.1%) in 2019. The use of a combination of N2O and midazolam increased from 20 hospitals (6.6%) in 2007 to 51 hospitals (8.3%) in 2019. Conclusion While there is a critical limitation to the investigation of dental hospitals performing sedation using insurance claims data, namely exclusion of dental clinics providing non-insured treatments, we found that in 2019, approximately 3.31% of the dental clinics were practicing sedation and that N2O was the most commonly prescribed sedative.
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- Minjae Lee
- Department of Dental Anesthesiology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dankook University Sejong Dental Hospital, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Anesthesiology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Anesthesiology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ribeiro CDPV, Alves JB, Kominami PA, Takeshita EM, Bezerra ACB, Massignan C. Does use of animal therapy during dental care help to reduce anxiety in children and adolescents? A systematic review. Int J Paediatr Dent 2023; 33:181-195. [PMID: 36208050 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.13033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is considered a useful technique to reduce anxiety in children and adolescents in medical settings. AIM To investigate whether the use of AAT helps to reduce anxiety during dental care in children and adolescents. DESIGN Systematic review that included randomized and nonrandomized clinical trials with children up to 18-years of age undergoing dental appointments. The databases Embase, Cochrane, Pubmed/Medline, LILACS, PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched including gray literature. Random-effects meta-analyses using mean difference (MD) and narrative synthesis (vote counting) were implemented. Risk of bias was assessed using RoB2 for randomized clinical trials. The certainty of the evidence was performed using GRADE. RESULTS A total of 1103 references were identified, and after a two-phase selection, three studies were included. Anxiety, behavior, and pain were the outcomes. A meta-analysis with 146 participants was performed for anxiety at three time points: before treatment (MD -0.40, CI: -1.06 to 0.26; I2 = 0%; p = .24), during treatment (MD -3.64, CI: -11.18 to 3.91; I2 = 94%; p = .34), and after treatment (MD -5.97, CI: -17.08 to 5.14; I2 = 98% p = .29). There was no difference during dental treatment with or without ATT (dogs), as well as for narrative analysis for any outcome. The risk of bias was high mainly because of the randomization and outcome measurement. CONCLUSION There is no evidence to support or refute that the presence of AAT during dental care can help reduce anxiety in children (5-11 years). Studies with larger samples are suggested. Protocol registration (CRD42021293593).
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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Lee NY, Kim HN. Treatment of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 and cross-infection in dental clinics in Korea. Int J Dent Hyg 2022; 21:438-449. [PMID: 36537784 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to investigate patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who visited dental clinics for treatment and to analyse the occurrence of additional COVID-19-confirmed cases according to the type of dental treatment and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). METHODS Interviews were conducted in November 2021 via telephone, and written questionnaires were administered to dental hygienists working at the 24 dental clinics selected for the study, visited by patients with COVID-19. The survey focused on the visit date, the treatment received, whether or not the dental personnel wore PPE while treating the patient, and how the dental clinic and the public health centre with jurisdiction over the clinic responded after the patient's visit. RESULTS Additional confirmed cases occurred in two of the 24 dental clinics included. In both cases, scaling was performed, dental personnel did not use a face shield, and patients with COVID-19 were asymptomatic. In 14 of the 22 dental clinics where additional confirmed cases did not occur, the dental personnel did not use face shields, and in 10 clinics, the dental personnel wore dental masks but not a KF94 mask. Based on these findings, which were obtained before the advent of the omicron variant, COVID-19 cross-infection did not appear to be high in dental clinics. CONCLUSION The rate of COVID-19 cross-infection before the advent of the omicron variant appeared to be low in dental clinics in Korea. Therefore, patients have no reason to delay necessary dental treatment if dental personnel put effort into wearing PPE.
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- Na-Young Lee
- Dankook University Dental Hospital, Sejong, Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Medical and Health Sciences, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Korea
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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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Wong NSM, Yeung AWK, Li KY, McGrath CP, Leung YY. Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Reducing Fear and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Third Molar Extraction under Local Anesthesia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191811162. [PMID: 36141435 PMCID: PMC9517611 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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This report investigated the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for reducing dental fear and anxiety in patients undergoing third molar extraction under local anesthesia. In November 2020, multiple electronic databases (Cochrane, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, PubMed, and Web of Science) were searched for articles published in English. Inclusion criteria were randomized-controlled trials reporting the effectiveness of any non-pharmacological interventions in reducing fear or anxiety levels in patients with third molar extraction. A total of 3015 studies by electronic search and 2 studies by hand search were identified. After screening, 21 studies were eligible for systematic review. Seven studies were included in the meta-analysis. Study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment of the included studies were performed by two independent investigators. The anxiety levels after intervention in each study were pooled and meta-analyzed by the random-effect model. A significant reduction in anxiety level was observed in non-pharmacological intervention groups (SMD = -0.32; 95% CI -0.57 to -0.07; p = 0.01). Subgroup analyses showed that a significant anxiety reduction by non-pharmacological interventions could be demonstrated by pooled data from studies using psychometric assessments, but not from studies using physiological assessments. Non-pharmacological interventions appear to reduce fear and anxiety levels in patients undergoing third molar extraction under local anesthesia.
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- Natalie Sui Miu Wong
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Clinical Research Centre, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Curto A, Alvarado-Lorenzo A, Albaladejo A, Alvarado-Lorenzo A. Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life and Anxiety in Orthodontic Patients with Conventional Brackets. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10767. [PMID: 36078481 PMCID: PMC9518153 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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UNLABELLED The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and anxiety levels of adult patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed multibracket appliances. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out at the Dental Clinic of the University of Salamanca in 2021. It included 120 adult patients between 19 and 45 years of age undergoing orthodontic treatment with conventional metal brackets. The data collection instruments chosen were the state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) to assess anxiety levels and the OHIP-14 questionnaire to measure the OHRQoL. Anxiety levels and OHRQoL were analyzed one month after starting treatment. RESULTS The mean age was 31.7 years ± 6.5 years; 68 patients were women (56.7%) and 52 were men (43.3%). Psychological disability was the dimension of the OHIP-14 questionnaire that was found to have the greatest impact (3.20 ± 1.08) on patients, as compared to the dimension of disability, which had the lowest impact on the oral-health quality of life (0.37 ± 0.56). The mean total score of the OHIP-14 questionnaire was 11.93 (±2.19). There was no statistically significant influence from either sex or age on the anxiety and oral-health quality of life of the participants; however, there was a significant relationship between the dimensions of physical disability and anxiety traits. CONCLUSIONS The physical disability dimension of the OHIP-14 questionnaire increased the anxiety level of adult patients treated with conventional brackets. The impact of orthodontic treatment on adult patients may negatively influence their levels of anxiety.
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- Adrián Curto
- Department of Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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Hassan BH, Abd El Moniem MM, Dawood SS, Alsultan AA, Abdelhafez AI, Elsakhy NM. Dental Anxiety and Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life among Rural Community-Dwelling Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137643. [PMID: 35805302 PMCID: PMC9265705 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between dental anxiety (DA) and oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among rural community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 390 rural community-dwelling older adults attending outpatient clinics of the Damanhur National Medical Institute during the year 2021. Three instruments were used: a demographic and clinical data structured interview schedule, Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-5) questionnaire. All statistical analyses were considered significant at a p-value of ≤0.001. Results: The main results showed that the prevalence of DA among participants was 90.5%, and 66.9% of the studied elderly population were either extremely (phobic) or very anxious. Moreover, a significant association was found between older adults’ DA and their OHRQoL (p ˂ 0.001). Conclusions: It was concluded that DA represents a common problem among rural community-dwelling older adults and is a predictor for poor OHRQoL. Raising community awareness about the importance of oral health and implementing measures to avoid DA through specialized community campaigns is recommended, particularly in rural areas.
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- Bothaina Hussein Hassan
- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21527, Egypt; (M.M.A.E.M.); (S.S.D.)
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- Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21527, Egypt; (M.M.A.E.M.); (S.S.D.)
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- Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21527, Egypt; (M.M.A.E.M.); (S.S.D.)
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Asyut 71717, Egypt
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- Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Matrouh University, Marsa Matrouh 51511, Egypt;
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Bryne E, Hean SCPD, Evensen KB, Bull VH. Seeing the person before the teeth: A realist evaluation of a dental anxiety service in Norway. Eur J Oral Sci 2022; 130:e12860. [PMID: 35218586 PMCID: PMC9306951 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Patients with a trauma history, whether sexual abuse or torture, or dental phobia, tend to avoid dental services due to severe dental anxiety. Subsequently, they experience poor oral health, lower quality of life, and poorer general health. In Norway, a specific service (torture, abuse, and dental anxiety [TADA]) targets these patients' dental anxiety through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) prior to dental restoration. By exploring patients' experiences with TADA services using a realist evaluation approach, this paper aims to increase our understanding of how this type of service addresses patients' dental anxiety in terms of its mechanisms and contextual factors. Interviews with TADA patients (n = 15) were analysed through a template analysis driven by context-mechanism-outcome heuristics. The analysis revealed that patients value a dental practitioner who provides a calm and holistic approach, positive judgements and predictability elements that lean towards a person-centred care approach. Provided this, patients felt understood and cared for, their shame was reduced, self-esteem emerged, and control was gained, which led to alleviation of dental anxiety. Therefore, our findings suggest that combining CBT with a person-centred care approach helps alleviate patients' dental anxiety. This provides insights into how dental services could be executed for these patients.
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- Emilie Bryne
- Oral Health Centre of Expertise, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway.,Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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Yılmaz E, Balcı H, Başer G, Özkalp B. Pain fear levels and affecting factors of health students in the university. Work 2022; 71:1043-1050. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-205054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Fear of pain, which is defined as verbal, physiological, and behavioral responses against potentially painful situations, refers to extreme fear of pain, painful sensation, and anything that may cause this sensation. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the pain fear levels of students and factors affecting fear of pain. METHODS: The study sample consisted of 544 students. To measure the students’ pain fear levels, a 12-item questionnaire, developed by the researchers, and 30-item Fear of Pain Questionnaire-III (FPQ-III) was used. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software. RESULTS: Students the severity of pain subscale, 31.9±8.9; mild pain subscale, 23.8±7.5; medical pain subscale, 27.5±9.0; and average total FPQ score, 83.1±22.0 was foud as. Of the students participating in the study, 80% reported that they had previously experienced pain. Of those who experienced pain, 32.9% reported dysmenorrhea, 18.2% reported headache, and 16.6% reported posttraumatic pain. Moreover, 61.0% of the students attempted to relieve their pain by their own means (medicine, herbal medicine, hot–cold application, etc.), while 70.6% stated that they do not frequently use painkillers. CONCLUSION: It is recommended to develop multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches in the management of fear of pain, which has biological, psychological, social, cultural, economic aspects.
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- Evre Yılmaz
- First and Immediate Aid Program, Medical Services and Techniques Department, KTO Karatay University, Karatay, Turkey
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- Dialysis Program, Medical Services and Techniques Department, KTO Karatay University, Karatay, Turkey
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- Dialysis Program, Medical Services and Techniques Department, KTO Karatay University, Karatay, Turkey
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- Medicine Department, KTO Karatay University, Karatay, Turkey
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Poluha RL, De la Torre Canales G, Bonjardim LR, Conti PCR. Who is the individual that will complain about temporomandibular joint clicking? J Oral Rehabil 2022; 49:593-598. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.13318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Rodrigo Lorenzi Poluha
- State University of Maringá Department of Dentistry Bauru Orofacial Pain Group Av. Mandacaru 1550 ‐ 87080‐000 Maringá Brazil
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- Bauru Orofacial Pain Group Department of Prosthodontics Bauru School of Dentistry University of São Paulo Al. Octávio Pinheiro Brisola, 9‐75 ‐ 17012‐901 Bauru Brazil
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- Bauru Orofacial Pain Group Section of Head and Face Physiology. Department of Biological Sciences Bauru School of Dentistry University of São Paulo Al. Octávio Pinheiro Brisola, 9‐75 ‐ 17012‐901 Bauru Brazil
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- Bauru Orofacial Pain Group Department of Prosthodontics Bauru School of Dentistry University of São Paulo Al. Octávio Pinheiro Brisola, 9‐75 ‐ 17012‐901 Bauru Brazil
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Stein Duker LI, Grager M, Giffin W, Hikita N, Polido JC. The Relationship between Dental Fear and Anxiety, General Anxiety/Fear, Sensory Over-Responsivity, and Oral Health Behaviors and Outcomes: A Conceptual Model. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042380. [PMID: 35206566 PMCID: PMC8872083 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is common across the lifespan and represents a barrier to proper oral health behaviors and outcomes. The aim of this study is to present a conceptual model of the relationships between DFA, general anxiety/fear, sensory over-responsivity (SOR), and/or oral health behaviors and outcomes. Two rounds of literature searches were performed using the PubMed database. Included articles examined DFA, general anxiety/fear, SOR, catastrophizing, and/or oral health behaviors and outcomes in typically developing populations across the lifespan. The relationships between the constructs were recorded and organized into a conceptual model. A total of 188 articles were included. The results provided supporting evidence for relationships between DFA and all other constructs included in the model (general anxiety/fear, SOR, poor oral health, irregular dental attendance, dental behavior management problems [DBMP], and need for treatment with pharmacological methods). Additionally, SOR was associated with general anxiety/fear and DBMP; general anxiety/fear was linked to poor oral health, irregular attendance, and DBMP. This model provides a comprehensive view of the relationships between person factors (e.g., general anxiety/fear, SOR, and DFA) and oral health behaviors and outcomes. This is valuable in order to highlight connections between constructs that may be targeted in the development of new interventions to improve oral health behaviors and outcomes as well as the experience of DFA.
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- Leah I. Stein Duker
- Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA; (W.G.); (N.H.)
- Correspondence:
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- Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA; (W.G.); (N.H.)
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- Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA; (W.G.); (N.H.)
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- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA;
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Calladine H, Currie CC, Penlington C. A survey of patients' concerns about visiting the dentist and how dentists can help. J Oral Rehabil 2022; 49:414-421. [PMID: 35032077 PMCID: PMC9306701 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Regular dental attendance is important in order to receive preventive care, maintain good oral health and identify oral and dental disease at an early stage, however many people do not visit their dentist regularly. Barriers to regular attendance have been studied in small patient groups but not in the wider general population. OBJECTIVE To outline concerns about visiting the dentist and suggestions about how dentists could help using a general population sample. METHOD A survey was constructed using Qualtrics XM software and circulated. Respondents completed questionnaires about dental anxiety and about their concerns and suggestions around dental appointments including the option for free text answers. RESULTS One hundred and fifty-four people completed the survey. Common concerns were the unknown element (62.58%) and worries about "bad teeth" (60.54%). The most popular request for change was for dentists to inform patients of the condition of all their teeth including those in good health (86.30%). A thematic analysis of qualitative responses identified themes of Control, Shame, Discomfort, Long-Term Impact and Cost. Several concerns and suggestions for improvement were expressed. CONCLUSION Although pain associated with dental treatment was identified as important, concerns about the unknown and feeling vulnerable were seen as a higher priority. People in the general population want dentists to help them to feel informed and in control at dental appointments and to be involved in discussions about how they are feeling and what is important to them.
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, UK.,Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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Lowe H, Toyang N, Steele B, Bryant J, Ngwa W, Nedamat K. The Current and Potential Application of Medicinal Cannabis Products in Dentistry. Dent J (Basel) 2021; 9:106. [PMID: 34562980 PMCID: PMC8466648 DOI: 10.3390/dj9090106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Oral and dental diseases are a major global burden, the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and may even affect an individual's general quality of life and health. The most prevalent dental and oral health conditions are tooth decay (otherwise referred to as dental caries/cavities), oral cancers, gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontal (gum) disease, Noma, oro-dental trauma, oral manifestations of HIV, sensitive teeth, cracked teeth, broken teeth, and congenital anomalies such as cleft lip and palate. Herbs have been utilized for hundreds of years in traditional Chinese, African and Indian medicine and even in some Western countries, for the treatment of oral and dental conditions including but not limited to dental caries, gingivitis and toothaches, dental pulpitis, halitosis (bad breath), mucositis, sore throat, oral wound infections, and periodontal abscesses. Herbs have also been used as plaque removers (chew sticks), antimicrobials, analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, and antiseptics. Cannabis sativa L. in particular has been utilized in traditional Asian medicine for tooth-pain management, prevention of dental caries and reduction in gum inflammation. The distribution of cannabinoid (CB) receptors in the mouth suggest that the endocannabinoid system may be a target for the treatment of oral and dental diseases. Most recently, interest has been geared toward the use of Cannabidiol (CBD), one of several secondary metabolites produced by C. sativa L. CBD is a known anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anxiolytic, anti-microbial and anti-cancer agent, and as a result, may have therapeutic potential against conditions such burning mouth syndrome, dental anxiety, gingivitis, and possible oral cancer. Other major secondary metabolites of C. sativa L. such as terpenes and flavonoids also share anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anxiolytic and anti-microbial properties and may also have dental and oral applications. This review will investigate the potential of secondary metabolites of C. sativa L. in the treatment of dental and oral diseases.
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- Henry Lowe
- Biotech R & D Institute, University of the West Indies, Mona 99999, Jamaica; (H.L.); (J.B.)
- Vilotos Pharmaceuticals Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202, USA;
- Flavocure Biotech Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
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- Vilotos Pharmaceuticals Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202, USA;
- Flavocure Biotech Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
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- Biotech R & D Institute, University of the West Indies, Mona 99999, Jamaica; (H.L.); (J.B.)
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- Biotech R & D Institute, University of the West Indies, Mona 99999, Jamaica; (H.L.); (J.B.)
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA;
- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA;
- Auraleaf Innovations, Toronto, ON M9B 4H6, Canada
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Bryne E, Hean S, Evensen K, Bull V. More than just a dental practitioner: A realist evaluation of a dental anxiety service in Norway. Eur J Oral Sci 2021; 129:e12820. [PMID: 34448277 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Patients with dental phobia or a history of trauma tend to avoid dental services, which may, over time, lead to poor oral health. In Norway, a specific service targets these patients by providing exposure therapy to treat their fear of attendance and subsequently enable oral restoration. Dental practitioners deliver the exposure therapy, which requires a role change that deviates from their traditional practice. This paper explores how - and under what circumstances - dental practitioners manage this new role of alleviating dental anxiety for patients with a history of trauma or dental phobia. Using a realist evaluation approach, this paper develops theory describing which contexts promote mechanisms that allow practitioners to alleviate dental anxiety for patients with trauma or dental phobia. A multi-method approach, comprising service documents (n = 13) and stakeholder interviews (n = 12), was applied. The data were then analysed through a content analysis and context-mechanism-outcome heuristic tool. Our findings reveal that dental practitioners must adopt roles that enable trust, a safe space, and gradual desensitisation of the patient to their fear triggers. Adopting these roles requires time and resources to develop practitioners' skills - enabling them to adopt an appropriate communication style and exposure pace for each patient.
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- Emilie Bryne
- Oral Health Centre of Expertise, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway.,Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Oral Health Centre of Expertise, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
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- Oral Health Centre of Expertise, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
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Khan SDAA, Alqannass NM, Alwadei MM, Alnajrani MD, Alshahrani ZM, Al Alhareth AY, Alqahtani KM. Assessment of the Relationship between Dental Anxiety and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2021; 13:S359-S362. [PMID: 34447109 PMCID: PMC8375777 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_742_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Dental anxiety and fear are the frequently encountered entities among most of the patients. The present study was conducted to assess the relationship between dental anxiety and quality of life (QoL). Materials and Methods: This study comprised of 118 patients. Dental trait anxiety (dental anxiety scale [DAS] and short version of the dental anxiety inventory [S-DAI]), Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) score, and global assessment of functioning were recorded before and after treatment. Results: Out of 118 patients, males were 52 and females were 56. There was a correlation between both oral health ratings and DMFT (P < 0.001). OHIP-14 total score was significantly associated with both dental anxiety measures. DMFT shows significant association with dental anxiety and oral health-related QoL (OH-QoL) (P < 0.05). The mean DAS score before treatment was 17.3 and after treatment was 12.60, S-DAI score was 40.1 and 31.5 before and after treatment respectively, oral health status (patient rating) was 38.4 and 74.20 before and after treatment respectively, oral health status (dentist rating) was 38.7 and 73.1 before and after treatment respectively and aesthetics (dentist rating) was 35.6 and 72.4 before and after treatment respectively. There was improvement of OH-QoL with dental anxiety reduction which was significantly significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that there is correlation between dental anxiety and fear with the poor oral health-related oral hygiene.
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- Siraj D A A Khan
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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Amorim Júnior LAD, Rodrigues VBM, Costa LR, Corrêa-Faria P. Is dental anxiety associated with the behavior of sedated children? Braz Oral Res 2021; 35:e088. [PMID: 34378670 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate factors associated with dental anxiety in children treated under moderate sedation. Prior to treatment, each child's dental anxiety was evaluated using the modified Venham Picture Test (VPT). Interviews were also conducted with parents/guardians to gather information on the child's dental anxiety (Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale [DAS]), age and sex, shyness or anxiety in the presence of strangers, and dental history, as well as socioeconomic factors. All the children were sedated, and had at least one tooth restored using the atraumatic restorative treatment technique. Child behavior was assessed using the Frankl scale. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and bivariate tests. The median VPT score was 2.0 (range: 0 to 8). Children who were shy in the presence of strangers (yes: median 2.0 [0-8]; no: 0.5 [0-4]; p = 0.018), and those with negative behavior during dental care (negative: 3.0 [0-8]; positive: 1.0 [0-8]; p = 0.014) had greater anxiety. The child's dental anxiety was associated with the mother's education level (≤ 8 years: 4 [2-7]; > 8 years: 1 [0-8]; p = 0.016). The dental anxiety of children treated under sedation is associated with negative behavior, shyness, and the mother's education level.
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- Universidade Federal de Goiás - UFG, School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Health, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Goiás - UFG, School of Dentistry Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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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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Kurki P, Korhonen M, Honkalampi K, Suominen AL. Patients' multifaceted views of dental fear in a diagnostic interview. Acta Odontol Scand 2021; 79:194-204. [PMID: 32924725 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1817545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim was to examine how patients describe and perceive their dental fear (DF) in diagnostic interviews. MATERIAL AND METHODS The sample consisted of dentally anxious patients according to the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), who had problems coping with conventional dental treatment. The voluntary participants (n = 7, aged 31-62 years) attended a diagnostic interview aiming to map their DF before dental treatment. The data were analysed by theory-driven qualitative content analysis. The themes consisted of the four components of DF: emotional, behavioural, cognitional, and physiological, derived from the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear. RESULTS Within these four themes, treated as the main categories, 27 additional categories related to the patients' interpretations of DF were identified in three contexts: before, during and after dental treatment. 10 categories depicted difficult, uncontrollable, or ambivalent emotions; nine depicted behavioural patterns, strategies, or means; five depicted disturbing, strong, or long-lasting physiological reactions, including panic and anxiety symptoms. The remaining three categories related to cognitive components. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that dental care professionals may gain comprehensive information about their patients' DF by means of four component-based diagnostic interviews. This helps them to better identify and encounter patients in need of fear-sensitive dental care. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02919241.
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- Pirjo Kurki
- Institute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Eastern Finland
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- Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Eastern Finland
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- Institute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Factors Influencing Pain and Anxiety Before Endodontic Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study Amongst American Individuals. Eur Endod J 2020; 5:199-204. [PMID: 33353908 PMCID: PMC7881385 DOI: 10.14744/eej.2020.17363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Objective: The present study aimed to assess preoperative levels of patient anxiety and pain before root canal treatment, and to explore variables that may affect these levels. Methods: Ninety-five patients presenting for an endodontic visit were recruited for the study. A questionnaire was administered. Visual analog scales were used to record levels of pain and anxiety. Data was tabulated, and analysis was performed using the Pearson Chi-Squire test with continuity correction, and the level of significance was set at 0.05 (P=0.05). Results: Anxiety was detected more frequently in females (60%) than in males (33%) (P=0.016). Sixty-two percent of patients who were waiting for a new treatment were anxious, compared to 39% of those who were returning to continue treatment (P=0.049). Sixty-nine percent of patients in pain reported being anxious (P=0.015). Patients aged 18–30 years reported more pain than those older than 30 years (P=0.023). Forty-three percent of new patients reported being in pain, whereas only 20% of patients returning for a treatment reported pain (P=0.027). Conclusion: Anxiety associated with root canal treatment is prevalent, and it was reported primarily by young females who were presenting for a new treatment. Pain and anxiety are highly inter-related, and they are usually reduced after the first endodontic session.
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Svensson L, Hakeberg M, Wide U. Evaluating the validity of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF‐4C
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- Lisa Svensson
- Department of Behavioral and Community Dentistry University of Gothenburg GothenburgSweden
- The Clinic of Oral Medicine Public Dental Service Gothenburg Region Västra Götaland Sweden
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Dentistry University of Gothenburg GothenburgSweden
- The Clinic of Oral Medicine Public Dental Service Gothenburg Region Västra Götaland Sweden
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Dentistry University of Gothenburg GothenburgSweden
- The Clinic of Oral Medicine Public Dental Service Gothenburg Region Västra Götaland Sweden
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Esmaeili H, Malekzadeh M, Esmaeili D, Nikeghbal F. Dental anxiety and the effectiveness of local anesthesia. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.20396/bjos.v19i0.8658127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Aim: The successful anesthesia is an essential factor for dental treatment. This study aimed at determining the effectiveness of local anesthesia and it’s relationship with dental Anxiety. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 256 dental patients, in 2017. Dental Anesthesia was administered after completing the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale by the patients. The level of anesthesia was recorded in one of three states (successful, difficult, and failed). Collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 22 and tests of, Chi-square, independent t-test, analysis of variance, and logistic regression model. Results: About 60.5% subjects had moderate-severe dental anxiety. The mean of dental anxiety significantly was lower in the successful anesthesia group (P<0.01). Patients with elementary education had a significantly higher level of dental anxiety (P<0.01). Dental anxiety was significantly higher in the age group of ≥59 years, compared to the other age groups, except for 49-58 years (P<0.05). Subjects with a significantly higher level of dental anxiety more delayed their visits to the dentist. The logistic regression model showed that the dental anxiety (high anxiety) and literacy level (elementary) were the most important predictors of failed or difficult anesthesia. Conclusion: Informing patients about dental treatment procedures, regular and periodic visits to the dentist, using psychotherapeutic techniques to reduce dental anxiety before anesthesia, could play an important role in the success of anesthesia.
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Craveiro MA, Caldeira CL. Influence of an Audiovisual Resource on the Preoperative Anxiety of Adult Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Endod 2020; 46:909-914. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Lam PPY, Sardana D, Ekambaram M, Lee GHM, Yiu CKY. Effectiveness of Pit and Fissure Sealants for Preventing and Arresting Occlusal Caries in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Evid Based Dent Pract 2020; 20:101404. [PMID: 32473795 DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2020.101404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of pit and fissure sealants have been well supported in permanent teeth, but no concrete evidence is available to support this procedure in primary molars. This review aims to systematically assess randomized controlled trials and summarize the evidence on the effectiveness of different sealants in prevention and arrest of the pit and fissure occlusal caries in primary molars of children. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four electronic databases were searched from inception to March 2018. Seven studies were included in the qualitative and quantitative syntheses. Two reviewers independently selected studies, extracted data, assessed risk of bias using the revised Cochrane risk of bias tool, and evaluated the certainty in the evidence adopting the Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation approach. Odds ratio and retention rate of different sealants were recalculated and analyzed. RESULTS This review identified no significant difference in the overall caries incidence and progression when evaluated over 24 months between (1) resin-based sealant (RBS) and glass ionomer sealants (GIS) or resin-modified GIS; (2) conventional and newly developed RBS; (3) autopolymerized and light-polymerized RBS; (4) RBS with topical fluoride application and topical fluoride alone; and (5) RBS with topical fluoride application and resin infiltration with topical fluoride application. The pooled estimates of the mean retention rates of RBS and GIS on primary molars over an 18-months period were 85.94% and 23.18%, respectively. The certainty in the evidence of each outcome was determined as low or very low mainly because of high risk of overall bias and imprecision. CONCLUSION There are currently insufficient well-controlled randomized controlled clinical trials to determine whether sealants are beneficial in preventing or arresting noncavitated occlusal caries in the primary molars.
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- Phoebe P Y Lam
- Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong.
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Bergeron DA, Talbot LR, Gaboury I. Oral Health Status of Schoolchildren Living in Remote Rural Andean Communities: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2020; 10:156-162. [PMID: 32670903 PMCID: PMC7339992 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_438_19] [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: 10/28/2019] [Revised: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Objective Oral health promotion (OHP) was introduced in Peruvian primary schools in 2013, and no evaluation has been undertaken in rural areas since then. To measure OHP outcomes, this cross-sectional study aimed to assess the oral health (OH) status of schoolchildren living in a remote rural area of the Cusco region. Materials and methods Sixty-six children were recruited in three remote rural communities and in a rural district capital. Six dimensions of OH (knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, dental plaque, dental caries, and quality of life related to OH) were measured using self-administered questionnaires and dental examinations. Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests were conducted to compare outcomes between two types of settings (remote rural community and district capital). Multiple linear regression models were fit to identify which variables can explain the variance observed in the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index. Results The median percentage of dental plaque in remote rural communities was 78.7+ (interquartile range [IQR] 71.5-82.8) and 78.6+ (IQR 72.7-82.2) in the district capital (P = 0.90). The prevalence of dental caries was estimated to be 94.1+ (95+ confidence interval [CI] 71.1->99.9) in the district capital and 98.0+ (95+ CI 88.3->99.9) in remote rural communities (P = 0.43). Conclusion These results suggested that OHP interventions had not reached their full potential. Identifying different factors that influence the reported outcomes would provide a more comprehensive understanding and help to tailor OHP interventions.
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Québec, Canada.,Department of Nursing, Université du Québec à Rimouski, Rimouski, Québec, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Québec, Canada
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Suresh A, Karuna YM, Natarajan S, Maimoona TM, Shenoy S, Nayak AP, Rao AP, Shrikrishna SB. Assessing the behavior management problems during the first dental visit of preschool children using a doll placement test. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2020; 38:41-47. [PMID: 32174628 DOI: 10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_206_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Assessing dental anxiety as a predictor of the likely behavior of the child in the dental operatory is of paramount importance for a clinician to render quality care. AIM This study aims to correlate the dental anxiety of preschool children as shown during the doll placement test with that of their behavioral patterns during the first dental visit. SETTINGS AND DESIGN This cross-sectional study was conducted between the ages of 3-7 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS During their first dental visit, the background variables were elicited from parent/guardian at the reception desk. Later at the play area, the child was given a set of dolls representing dentist, child, and mother to place them in a model dental office having a dental chair. The child was then taken for the initial oral examination, during which the behavior of the child was rated using Frankl's Behavior Rating Scale. The data collected were analyzed using Chi-square test and binary regression analysis. RESULTS The observed association between the doll placement pattern and the behavior of the patient during dental treatment was statistically significant (P < 0.001). The binary regression analysis showed that the child's unpleasant previous medical and parent's unpleasant dental experiences had higher odds favoring uncooperative behavior (46.63 and 41.93, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The child's behavior on the dental chair is associated with the doll placement pattern, which is also influenced by experiences of the child during his/her encounter with the medical doctor and previous dental experiences of their parents.
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- Akhil Suresh
- Former Under Graduate Student, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Arias MC, McNeil DW. Smartphone-based exposure treatment for dental phobia: a pilot randomized clinical trial. J Public Health Dent 2020; 80:23-30. [PMID: 31583708 PMCID: PMC7885165 DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 06/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES High levels of dental care-related fear/anxiety, as well as phobia, result in delay or avoidance of dental care, which are associated with poorer oral and overall health. Both pharmacotherapeutic and psychosocial methods are available to treat those with high levels of dental fear/anxiety or phobia, but they are infrequently used and not easily accessed. Smartphones are a potential vehicle for delivering exposure therapy (e.g., a treatment involving systematic encounter with fear-evoking stimuli), but there is a need to test the acceptability of this approach in regard to treatment of high levels of dental anxiety/fear and phobia. METHODS There were 36 patients with high dental anxiety/fear/phobia randomly assigned to either a treatment or a waitlist condition. Participants completed a pre- and two-week post-multimodal assessment, including a dental behavioral avoidance task. The treatment condition included 2 weeks of self-directed exposure delivered via a personal smartphone in the patients' natural environment. RESULTS Participants in the treatment condition utilized the smartphone exposure an average of 1.6 times daily (SD = 0.85), and found the self-directed exposure highly acceptable. Moreover, they had lower self-reported anxiety and decreased cardiac reactivity at the postassessment compared with the preassessment; no change in anxiety was found for the control condition from pre- to postassessment. CONCLUSIONS Highly anxious, fearful, and dental phobic participants utilized smartphone-delivered exposure therapy, and found it to be an acceptable treatment method. Results support the utility and promise for further testing of the personal smartphone in delivering self-directed exposure therapy for high dental fear/anxiety and phobia.
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- Matthew C. Arias
- Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
- Department of Dental Practice & Rural Health, West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Morgantown, WV, USA
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Alia S, Khan SA, Navit S, Sharma A, Jabeen S, Grover N, Suresh S. Comparison of Pain and Anxiety Level Induced by Laser vs Rotary Cavity Preparation: An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020; 13:590-594. [PMID: 33976480 PMCID: PMC8060923 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1820] [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] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim To evaluate and compare the pain perception, anxiety level, and acceptance of Er,Cr:YSGG laser (2780 nm) with a conventional rotary method during cavity preparation in children. Materials and methods In a randomized controlled trial, using split-mouth design thirty 6- to 12-year-old children with 60 carious molars were examined. In one quadrant, cavity was prepared conventionally by airotor while, in the other quadrant, Er,Cr:YSGG laser was used. Anxiety was assessed by measuring pulse rate using a fingertip pulse oximeter, while the pain was measured on the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. After the cavity preparation by both the methods, the child was asked about the preference for future treatment of a carious lesion. Results Pulse rate was found significantly higher in the airotor group but no significant difference in pulse rate was found in the laser group when compared to the baseline pulse rate. The mean value of pain in the airotor group was slightly higher than the laser group. Fifty-seven percent of children preferred Er,Cr:YSGG laser for cavity preparation in the future. Conclusion During cavity preparation, Er,Cr:YSGG laser comes out to be more effective and acceptable, as it is less anxiety-provoking and may cause less pain when compared with the airotor. Clinical significance Er,Cr:YSGG laser helps the children to remain calm during the cavity preparation. How to cite this article Alia S, Khan SA, Navit S, et al. Comparison of Pain and Anxiety Level Induced by Laser vs Rotary Cavity Preparation: An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(6):590-594.
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- Sana Alia
- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Kocaman G. Periodontal cerrahi öncesi dental anksiyete düzeyi ve progresif gevşeme egzersizlerinin vital bulgular üzerine etkisi. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.559480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The oral health of dentally anxious five- and eight-year-olds: a secondary analysis of the 2013 Child Dental Health Survey. Br Dent J 2019; 226:503-507. [PMID: 30980005 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-019-0148-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Introduction Little research has been conducted into the relationships between dental anxiety and factors relating to oral health in small children. This research takes advantage of data from the Child Dental Health Survey 2013 to perform a secondary analysis for the five- and eight-year-old age groups. Aim To compare the oral health of groups of children aged five and eight years old, classified into three levels of anxiety.Design Secondary analysis of data from 2,289 children aged five and eight years in the Child Dental Health Survey 2013.Materials and methods Participants were divided into three groups, depending on the parent's report of their child's dental anxiety. Descriptive analyses compared the three groups on social demographic factors, clinical status, self-reported oral health status, oral health-related behaviours and oral health impact. Results Dentally anxious children were more likely to have active decay and decay experience. Parents of children with dental anxiety were more likely to report that the child's oral health had a negative effect on family life. Highly anxious children were less likely to attend the dentist or engage in oral health-related behaviours. Conclusions Dentally anxious children have more dental disease and their parents express that the child's oral health has a greater impact on their family's quality of life.
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Coxon JD, Hosey MT, Newton JT. The oral health of dentally phobic 12- and 15-year-olds: a descriptive analysis of the 2013 Child Dental Health Survey. Br Dent J 2019; 226:595-599. [PMID: 31028328 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-019-0196-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Introduction Dental anxiety has been shown to be related to poorer oral health. Limited data exist exploring the relationship between oral health status and dental anxiety in non-clinical populations in children.Aim To compare the oral health of phobic and non-phobic children aged 12 and 15 years.Design Secondary analysis of data from 12-year-old and 15-year-old children in the Child Dental Health Survey 2013.Materials and methods Participants were grouped into non-phobic and phobic groups, depending on their self-reported dental anxiety (MDAS). Descriptive analyses compared the two groups on social demographic factors, clinical status, self-reported oral health status, oral health-related behaviours and oral health impact.Results A total of 601 children were classed as dentally phobic with 4,144 classed as non-phobic. Dental phobic children were more likely to be female, had more active decay and untreated dental disease, and rated their dental health as poorer. Phobic children were more likely to report that their oral health had a negative effect on their everyday life. This group were less likely to brush their teeth regularly or attend the dentist for check-ups.Conclusions Dentally phobic children have more dental disease and express greater impact on their everyday life.
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- James D Coxon
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King's College London, London, UK.
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- Paediatric Dentistry Centre of Oral Clinical and Translational Science Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King's College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King's College London, London, UK
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Pezzini Soares J, Cardoso M, Bolan M. Demystifying behaviour and dental anxiety in schoolchildren during endodontic treatment for primary teeth-controlled clinical trial. Int J Paediatr Dent 2019; 29:249-256. [PMID: 30656782 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Behaviour and anxiety of children are predictors of effective dental treatment. AIM Compare the behaviour and anxiety during preventive care, endodontic treatment, and dental extraction. DESIGN Controlled clinical trial was conducted with 99 children aged 6-9 years. The children were distributed among three groups: G1 (control)-prophylaxis and topical fluoride; G2 (intervention)-endodontic treatment; and G3 (intervention)-tooth extraction. Behaviour was measured using the Frankl scale. Dental anxiety was assessed using the modified Venham Picture Test and measured at three moments: before, during, and after the procedure. Caregivers answered a questionnaire addressing the child's previous dental experience. Clinical examinations were performed by a calibrated examiner (Kappa > 0.70) for the identification of dental caries (d-dmft/D-DMFT). Statistical analysis involved repeated-measures Poisson regression, with level of significance was P < 0.05. RESULTS Neither negative behaviour nor anxiety was associated with the type of procedure. Negative behaviour was associated with the need for restraint during a previous dental appointment (P = 0.012). Dental anxiety was associated with age (P = 0.037), previous difficult behaviour (P < 0.001), moment of measurement (P < 0.001), and dental caries on permanent teeth (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Negative behaviour and dental anxiety in children were not associated with the type of treatment performed.
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- Josiane Pezzini Soares
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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Brahm CO, Lundgren J, Carlsson SG, Nilsson P, Hägglin C. Evaluation of the Jönköping dental fear coping model: a patient perspective. Acta Odontol Scand 2019; 77:238-247. [PMID: 30668232 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2018.1564837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study is a part of a project with the aim to construct and evaluate a structured treatment model (the Jönköping Dental Fear Coping Model, DFCM) for the treatment of dental patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the DFCM from a patient perspective. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was performed at four Public Dental Clinics, with the same 13 dentists and 14 dental hygienists participating in two treatment periods. In Period I, 1351 patients were included and in Period II, 1417. Standard care was used in Period I, and in Period II the professionals had been trained in and worked according to the DFCM. In the evaluation, the outcome measures were self-rated discomfort, pain and tension, and satisfaction with the professionals. RESULTS In comparison with standard care, less tension was reported among patients treated according to the DFCM, (p = .041), which was also found among female patients in a subgroup analysis (p = .028). Additional subgroup analyses revealed that patients expecting dental treatment (as opposed to examination only) reported less discomfort (p = .033), pain (p = .016) and tension (p = .012) in Period II than in Period I. Patients with low to moderate dental fear reported less pain in Period II than in Period I (p = .014). CONCLUSIONS The DFCM has several positive effects on adult patients in routine dental care. In a Swedish context, the differences between standard care and treatment according to the model were small but, in part, statistically significant. However, it is important to evaluate the model in further studies to allow generalization to other settings.
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- Carl-Otto Brahm
- Department of Behavioral and Community Dentistry, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute for Postgraduate Dental Education, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute for Postgraduate Dental Education, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Dentistry, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Clinic of Special Care Dentistry and Oral Medicine, Public Dental Service, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Ladewig NM, Tedesco TK, Gimenez T, Braga MM, Raggio DP. Patient-reported outcomes associated with different restorative techniques in pediatric dentistry: A systematic review and MTC meta-analysis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0208437. [PMID: 30521577 PMCID: PMC6283634 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the increasing number of studies evaluating patient reported outcome measures (PROs), there is no clearness regarding which restorative treatment offers major benefits based on the pediatric patient perspective. AIM To compare different restorative techniques in pediatric dentistry regarding patient-reported outcomes. DESIGN Literature searching was carried out on prospective studies indexed in PubMed, Scopus and OpenGrey. A Mixed Treatment Comparisons (MTC) meta-analysis was undertaken considering the results from reviewed studies. Anxiety, pain and quality of life were extracted as mean with standard deviation, percentage of pain, and mean difference of scores with standard deviation, respectively. For direct comparisons, data were combined using a random-effect model. Heterogeneity was assessed with the I2 statistic. For indirect comparisons, fixed and random effects were chosen through comparison of competing models based on the Deviance Information Criteria (DIC). The expected efficacy ranking based on the posterior probabilities of all treatment rankings was also calculated. RESULTS An initial search resulted in 4,322 articles, of which 17 were finally selected. Due to unavailability of data, only pain, anxiety and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) were statistically analyzed. The difference in means (95% CI) of anxiety between treatments using only hand instruments with or without chemomechanical agents were -5.35 (-6.42 to -4.20) and -5.79 (-7.77 to -3.79) respectively when compared to conventional treatment using rotary instruments and/or local anesthesia. Regarding pain, there was a trend for treatments without rotary instruments and local anesthesia to be less frequently reported as painful. No statistical difference was found intragroup nor among treatments for OHRQoL. CONCLUSIONS Anxiety and pain are directly related with more invasive restorative treatments. On the other hand, quality of life is not improved regardless of the restorative technique used. Further well-designed prospective studies regarding PROs in children are still necessary.
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- Nathalia Miranda Ladewig
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ibirapuera, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ibirapuera, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Ainscough SL, Windsor L, Tahmassebi JF. A review of the effect of music on dental anxiety in children. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2018; 20:23-26. [PMID: 30374854 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-018-0380-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To review the current literature on the effectiveness of using music as an intervention to reduce dental anxiety in children. METHODS At the University of Leeds, the School of Music and the School of Dentistry collaborated to conduct an online search strategy. The Cochrane Library and Medline databases were used to find the current available evidence. RESULTS Systematic reviews and clinical trial studies as well as cohort studies containing pertinent information on the effect of music on anxiety in the clinical setting were reviewed. The literature showed that music can have a biological and psychological impact on emotion and consequently has been used effectively as an aid to moderate anxiety in the clinical setting. With regard to paediatric dentistry, majority of studies were found to support the use of music in reducing dental anxiety in children, however several additional studies showed that music did not significantly reduce the children's dental anxiety. The studies employed a number of methods to measure dental anxiety including the Venham's Picture Test, the Venham's clinical anxiety rating scale and pulse oximetry. They also used a range of music types; some studies allowed for patient self-selection of music whereas others dictated the music the children listened to. CONCLUSIONS There is an increasing body of evidence to support the use of music to moderate anxiety within the clinical setting in both medicine and dentistry. However, the current evidence for the effectiveness of using music to reduce dental anxiety in children is inconclusive and of limited quality.
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- School of Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, University of Leeds, Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU, UK.
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- School of Music, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, University of Leeds, Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU, UK
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Association between children’s perceptions of the dentist and dental treatment and their oral health-related quality of life. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2018; 19:321-329. [DOI: 10.1007/s40368-018-0361-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Schneider A, Andrade J, Tanja-Dijkstra K, Moles DR. Mental imagery in dentistry: Phenomenology and role in dental anxiety. J Anxiety Disord 2018; 58:33-41. [PMID: 30025254 DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Dental anxiety is a prevalent problem with marked psychological, physical and public health implications. Based on cognitive theory and evidence, we hypothesized that vivid, sensory image-based cognitions play a role in dental anxiety. A quantitative online survey (N = 306) and qualitative semi-structured interviews (N = 18) found that vivid sensory images were common irrespective of dental anxiety levels, but that their content, associated distress and responses varied. Participants reporting higher anxiety experienced intense and intrusive fear-provoking dental imagery focusing on unpleasant sensations, which were associated with the intrusive recollection of negative past experiences and avoidance of dentistry. Participants with lower anxiety ratings, reported images that were less distressing and centered around reassuring aspects and positive appointment outcomes, potentially acting as protective factors against dental anxiety and facilitating appointment attendance. The inclusion of components aimed at reducing intrusive memories and dental imagery rescripting may help improve interventions for dental anxiety.
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- Annegret Schneider
- Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, United Kingdom.
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- School of Psychology, Cognition Institute, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, VU Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Ngo DYJ, Thomson WM, Subramaniam M, Abdin E, Ang KY. The oral health of long-term psychiatric inpatients in Singapore. Psychiatry Res 2018; 266:206-211. [PMID: 29870958 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.05.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This cross-sectional study aims to describe the dental caries experience, treatment needs, and experience of dry mouth of 191 long-term psychiatric inpatients in Singapore. Medical history, dental caries experience [represented by the Decayed Missing or Filled Teeth index (DMFT)], salivary flow, and treatment needs were recorded. Information on brushing, pain (when eating), and xerostomia was gathered. Bivariate analysis was used to examine the associations of DMFT, saliva flow, the presence of salivary gland hypofunction (SGH), and xerostomia. Simple linear regression was used to examine the association between SGH and DMFT. The sample comprised 143 men (74.9%) and 48 women (25.1%), aged 24 to 80 years old. 169 patients (88.5%) had schizophrenia. DMFT ranged from 0 to 32, with a mean of 21.6 (SD 9.7). Mean DMFT scores were significantly higher among males and older patients. 77 of 176 patients (43.8%) were found to have SGH. SGH was associated with a higher mean DMFT. Those taking classical antipsychotics and anticholinergics had significantly lower mean saliva flow and tended to have SGH. 107 of 165 patients (64.8%) were found to experience xerostomia. Long-term psychiatric inpatients in Singapore have poor oral health, unmet treatment needs, and suffer from dry mouth.
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- Di Ying Joanna Ngo
- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore; Oral Health Unit, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Department of Oral Sciences, University of Otago School of Dentistry, Otago, New Zealand
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- Dental Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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Kheir OO, Ziada HM, Abubakr NH, Abdel-Rahman ME, Fadl SM, Ibrahim YE. Patient-dentist relationship and dental anxiety among young Sudanese adult patients. Int Dent J 2018; 69:35-43. [PMID: 29992551 DOI: 10.1111/idj.12409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of the patient-dentist relationship on dental anxiety among young adult Sudanese patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 864 patients attending outpatient dental clinics of the governmental dental hospitals in Khartoum, Sudan were recruited; 51.2% were males and 48.8% were females, with an age range of 18-24 years. The questionnaire used evaluated the socio-demographics, education levels, economic status, patient experience, and also included the Dental Anxiety Scale, Corah (J Dent Res 1969 48: 596). RESULTS High dental anxiety was reported by 22.2%, 29.5% reported moderate dental anxiety, and 48.3% reported low or no dental anxiety. There were statistically significant associations between dental anxiety and gender, time lapse since the previous dental visit (P < 0.004) and the reason for the previous visit (P < 0.001). In addition, the dental clinic environment (P < 0.002), the time waiting before seeing the dentist (P < 0.001) and the overhearing of pain expressed by other patients (P < 0.001) were also statistically significant. Negative comments by the treating dentist also had a statistically significant impact (P < 0.032). In contrast, a clear explanation of related dental care (P < 0.008), as well as the allowance of adequate time to discuss oral health (P < 0.006), had significantly positive effects. CONCLUSION The study showed that the patient-dentist relationship had a significant association with dental anxiety, and may be an important target for improving the delivery and standards of oral health in dentally anxious patients in this region.
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- Omer Osman Kheir
- National Diabetes and Prevention Program, NCD, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General Dental Practice, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- National Diabetes and Prevention Program, NCD, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Le SH, Tonami K, Umemori S, Nguyen LTB, Ngo LTQ, Mataki S. The potential of heart rate variability for exploring dental anxiety in mandibular third molar surgery. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 47:809-815. [PMID: 29478845 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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An objective method to recognize patient psychology using heart rate variability (HRV) has recently been developed and is increasingly being used in medical practice. This study compared the potential of this new method with the use of conventional surveys measuring anxiety levels in patients undergoing impacted third molar (ITM) surgery. Patient anxiety was examined before treatment in 64 adults who required ITM surgery, using two methods: measurement of HRV and conventional questionnaire surveys (state section of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) and Dental Fear Survey (DFS)). Both methods were assessed for their respective abilities to determine the impact of personal background, the amount of information provided, and the surgical procedure on patient psychology. Questionnaires and HRV yielded the same finding: dental experience was the single background factor that correlated with patient anxiety; the other factors remain unclear. The STAI-S showed a significant relationship between the information provided to the patient and their anxiety level, while the DFS and HRV did not. In addition, HRV demonstrated its ability to assess the effects of the surgical procedure on patient psychology. HRV demonstrated great potential as an objective method for evaluating patient stress, especially for providing real-time information on the patient's status.
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- S H Le
- Department of Behavioral Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Oral Diagnosis and General Dentistry, Dental Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Oral Diagnosis and General Dentistry, Dental Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Department of Basic Dental Sciences, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Department of Behavioral Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Wang MC, Vinall-Collier K, Csikar J, Douglas G. A qualitative study of patients’ views of techniques to reduce dental anxiety. J Dent 2017; 66:45-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2017.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Revised: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Armfield JM, Crego A, Schuch HS, Luzzi L. The role of cognitions in short-term temporal changes in dental fear among Australian adults. J Public Health Dent 2017; 78:32-40. [PMID: 28771737 DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12232] [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: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine if temporal changes in dental fear over a 4-month period are predicted by changed cognitive vulnerability-related perceptions of going to the dentist. METHODS Australian adults (n = 484) completed mailed questionnaires at baseline and follow-up, containing measures of dental fear, cognitive vulnerability-related perceptions, dental services received, and possible aversive experiences during the study period. Change in dental fear was the main outcome measure, categorized as decreased (Fear- ), unchanged (Fear0 ), and increased (Fear+ ). RESULTS Across the study period, 15.5 percent of people had Fear- , 73.4 percent had Fear0 , and 11.1 percent had Fear+ . In a multinomial logistic regression, after controlling for participant gender, income, time since last dental visit at baseline, dental fear at baseline and experiencing an aversive event, increased vulnerability-related perceptions were significantly associated with Fear+ (OR = 2.83, P < 0.001) while decreased vulnerability-related perceptions were associated with Fear- (OR = 0.17, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study found, across a relatively short 4-month period, that increased vulnerability-related perceptions of visiting the dentist predicted increased dental fear while decreased vulnerability-related perceptions predicted decreased dental fear. More appropriate study designs, such as longitudinal designs, and longer follow-up periods are needed to determine the possible causal nature of these associations.
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- Jason M Armfield
- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Madrid Open University, Collado-Villalba, Spain
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Lin F, He Y, Ni Z, Olive R, Ren M, Yao L, Ye Q. Individualized intervention to reduce anxiety in adult orthodontic patients based on Q methodology. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2017; 152:161-170. [PMID: 28760278 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2015] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In this study, we used Q methodology to assess the concerns of adults seeking orthodontic treatment and to determine individualized interventions to reduce their anxiety. METHODS Statements of concern were derived by in-depth interviews with 70 adult patients. Q sorting methodology was then used to identify the main factors associated with anxiety in a cohort of 40 adults who had not been involved in the first part of the study. The final stage involved a randomized study in which 160 new adult patients were recruited and randomized into intervention and control groups. Participants in the intervention group sorted the statements, after which individualized interventions were implemented. Participants in the control group received routine treatment. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was used to measure changes in participants' anxiety levels before and during treatment. RESULTS In total, 41 statements were identified, and participants were classified according to 5 factors. Factor 1 participants were concerned about the lack of treatment information; factor 2 represented concerns about cost and other people's opinions; factor 3 represented concerns about impact on work related to wearing braces; factor 4 encompassed concerns about treatment effects, pain, and dental fears; and factor 5 reflected concerns about side effects and finding a partner. The mean state anxiety inventory scores for both the intervention and control groups were highest 24 hours after bonding (intervention group, 44.63 ± 4.49; control group, 49.43 ± 5.42). The intragroup state anxiety inventory scores differed significantly across the 6 time points (P <0.01), with the state anxiety inventory scores of the intervention group significantly lower than those of the control group (P <0.01) at all time points except baseline. No significant intergroup or intragroup differences were found in relation to trait anxiety. CONCLUSIONS Adult orthodontic patients expressed diverse concerns. Individualized interventions based on Q methodology may reduce anxiety in this patient population.
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- Feiou Lin
- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Discipline of Orthodontics, Oral Health Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Discipline of Orthodontics, Oral Health Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pedodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; Discipline of Orthodontics, Oral Health Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Guivarc'h M, Saliba-Serre B, Jacquot B, Le Coz P, Bukiet F. Dental students' attitudes towards management of pain and anxiety during a dental emergency: educational issues. Int Dent J 2017; 67:384-390. [PMID: 28758201 DOI: 10.1111/idj.12323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION High levels of patients' pain and anxiety characterise dental emergencies. The main objective of this study was to examine the self-reported attitudes of dental students towards these parameters in emergency conditions. A secondary objective was to determine if individual parameters (gender, personal experience of dental pain, personal dental anxiety and year of study) might affect their attitudes. METHODS One-hundred and eighty-seven undergraduate dental students with clinical practice completed a multiple-choice self-administered questionnaire online. The aforesaid individual parameters were collected and the students were asked to rate the frequency of their behaviour towards items representing good management of patients' pain and anxiety. The chi-square test of independence, Fisher's exact test and multiple logistic regression models were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Oral assessment of anxiety before treatment was scarce and was significantly associated with the students having personally experienced dental pain (P = 0.007). Pre-, intra- and postoperative pain appeared to be managed unequally by the students. Male students were significantly less likely to inform patients about postoperative pain (P = 0.014). More clinical experience was associated with less systematic consideration for intra-operative pain (P < 0.05). Being dentally anxious showed no significant association with higher frequencies of behaviours towards patients' pain and anxiety. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the need for educational improvement regarding pain and anxiety in emergency conditions, especially concerning the assessment methods and continuity in the control of pain. Emergency dental care appears to be a very suitable field for contextual learning.
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- Maud Guivarc'h
- UMR 7268-ADÉS, Faculté de Médecine de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université-EFS-CNRS, Marseille, France.,UFR Odontologie de Marseille, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- UMR 7268-ADÉS, Faculté de Médecine de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université-EFS-CNRS, Marseille, France
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- UFR Odontologie de Marseille, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- UMR 7268-ADÉS, Faculté de Médecine de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université-EFS-CNRS, Marseille, France
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- UFR Odontologie de Marseille, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France.,Giboc, ISM UMR 7287 CNRS, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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Isik B, Esen A, Büyükerkmen B, Kilinç A, Menziletoglu D. Effectiveness of binaural beats in reducing preoperative dental anxiety. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 55:571-574. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Fear of the dentist. Br Dent J 2017; 222:670-671. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The oral health of individuals with dental phobia: a multivariate analysis of the Adult Dental Health Survey, 2009. Br Dent J 2017; 222:595-604. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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