Changes in dental anxiety among 15 ‐ to 21‐year‐olds. A 2‐year longitudinal analysis based on the Tromsø study: Fit futures

ConclusionMental health symptoms, pre ‐existing dental anxiety and dental health status are important contributors to the development of dental anxiety in youth. Estimations of pain at the dentist are central when it comes to changes in dental anxiety over time in this study.

Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - November 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hege Nermo, Tiril Willumsen, Jan ‐Are K. Johnsen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research