Management of dental fear and anxiety in pediatric patients
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Abstract
Dental anxiety is a broad term which includes all different types of dental fears and phobias (Porritt et al., 2013). It is extremely common affecting both adults and children. It is known that dental anxiety majorly contributes to dental avoidance, which will negatively affect the individual’s oral health and quality of life (McGrath and Bedi, 2004). Therefore, it is necessary to assess the patient’s anxiety, as it will help in directing the most appropriate means for their management.
Key words: dental anxiety, dental fear, dental phobia, management of dental anxiety
