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The relationship between prevalence of dental anxiety and dental caries: cross-sectional study / A relação entre a prevalência da ansiedade de tratamentos odontológicos e cárie dentária: estudo transversal
Dikmen, Benin; Saral, Isik; Ucuncu, Musa Kazim; Yildiz, Esra; Yildiz, Sevda Ozel.
  • Dikmen, Benin; Istanbul Medipol University. Faculty of Dentistry. Department of Restorative Dentistry. Istanbul. TR
  • Saral, Isik; Mersin Oral and Dental Health Center. Mersin. TR
  • Ucuncu, Musa Kazim; Istanbul University. Faculty of Dentistry. Department of Restorative Dentistry. Istanbul. TR
  • Yildiz, Esra; Istanbul University. Faculty of Dentistry. Department of Restorative Dentistry. Istanbul. TR
  • Yildiz, Sevda Ozel; Istanbul University. Department of Biostatistics. Istanbul. TR
Braz. dent. sci ; 25(1): 1-10, 2022. tab, ilus
Article in English | BBO, LILACS | ID: biblio-1353709
ABSTRACT

Objective:

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess level of DA among dental students in different grades and patients and to evaluate associations between DA and presence of dental caries. Material and

Methods:

Both four hundred all-grade dental students of Istanbul University and patients of Istanbul University Hospital were included in the study after random selection. Data regarding gender, oral hygiene habits, frequency of dental visits, and educational level were obtained via questionnaire. DA of participants were measured using both Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and Dental Fear Survey (DFS). The prevalence of caries was determined using International Caries Detection and Assessment System Criteria (ICDAS). Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U and Chi square tests.

Results:

Female patients and female 4th-year students had significantly higher MDAS scores (p<0.05). First-year students had significantly higher MDAS and DFS scores than 4th and 5th-year students (p<0.05). Patients who had caries and brushed their teeth less than twice a day had significantly higher MDAS scores (p<0.05). Among 3rd-year students, individuals who visited dentist regularly had lower MDAS scores (p<0.05).

Conclusion:

DA among senior dental students was lower than that in younger students with an increase in knowledge about dentistry. Tooth brushing frequency and caries prevalence was associated with DA in patient group. No association was found between DA and frequency of dental visits, except in 3rd-year students (AU)
RESUMO

Objetivo:

Este estudo transversal teve como objetivo avaliar o nível de DA entre estudantes de odontologia de diferentes anos de graduação, pacientes e associações entre DA e apresença de cárie dentária. Material e

Métodos:

Quatrocentos estudantes de odontologia de todas os anos da Universidade de Istambul e pacientes do Hospital Universitário de Istambul foram incluídos no estudo após randomização. Dados sobre sexo, hábitos de higiene bucal, frequência de consultas odontológicas e escolaridade foram obtidos por meio de questionário. DA dos participantes foram medidos usando dois questionários Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) e Dental Fear Survey (DFS). A prevalência de cárie foi determinada usando os critérios do Sistema Internacional de Detecção e Avaliação de Cárie (International Caries Detection and Assessment System Criteria - ICDAS). Os dados foram analisados usando os testes Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U e Qui quadrado.

Resultados:

Pacientes do sexo feminino e estudantes também do sexo feminino do 4º ano apresentaram scores de MDAS significativamente maiores (p <0,05). Os alunos do primeiro ano tiveram pontuações MDAS e DFS significativamente mais altas do que os alunos do 4º e 5º ano (p <0,05). Pacientes que tinham cárie e escovavam os dentes menos de duas vezes ao dia apresentaram scores de MDAS significativamente maiores (p <0,05). Entre os alunos do terceiro ano, os indivíduos que visitavam o dentista regularmente apresentaram menores scores de MDAS (p <0,05).

Conclusão:

A DA entre os alunos do último ano de odontologia foi menor do que entre os alunos mais jovens, devido ao aumento do conhecimento sobre odontologia. A frequência de escovação e a prevalência de cárie foram associadas à DA no grupo de pacientes. Não foi encontrada associação entre DA e frequência de consultas odontológicas, exceto em alunos do 3º ano.(AU)
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anxiety / Students, Dental / Dental Caries Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. sci Journal subject: Dentistry / Sa£de Bucal Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey Institution/Affiliation country: Istanbul Medipol University/TR / Istanbul University/TR / Mersin Oral and Dental Health Center/TR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anxiety / Students, Dental / Dental Caries Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. sci Journal subject: Dentistry / Sa£de Bucal Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey Institution/Affiliation country: Istanbul Medipol University/TR / Istanbul University/TR / Mersin Oral and Dental Health Center/TR