The dental anxiety scale (DAS) – psychometric properties and longitudinal findings among middle-aged adults
This study provides evidence for DAS's reliability, temporal stability, and construct validity. Although dental anxiety showed a statistically significant decline it remains relatively stable for most participants. Findings indicate meaningful associations with psychosocial, behavioral, and health-related factors, supporting the potential value of interdisciplinary approaches that include psychological support in oral health care.
Authors
- Yve Stöbel‐Richter
- Witold X. Chmielewski
- Hendrik Berth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1491-9195)
- Markus Zenger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2433-9589)
- Elmar Brähler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2648-2728)
- David Bantel
- Katharina Marilena Weil
Institutions
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- University Hospital Leipzig (DE)
- IFB Adiposity Diseases (DE)
- Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (DE)
- Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal (DE)
- Technische Universität Dresden (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychology
- Published
- 2025-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03304-9
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.37
Funders
- Technische Universität Dresden