Factors associated with dental anxiety in patients treated at an integrated dental clinic: a cross-sectional study
Dental anxiety was prevalent among patients, particularly among women, with most experiencing mild to moderate levels. These findings underscore the importance of addressing psychological factors in dental care settings to improve patient experience and outcomes.
Authors
- Mário Pérez‐Sayáns (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2196-9868)
- Luis Chauca-Bajaña (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8713-951X)
- Alba Pérez‐Jardón (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5174-8922)
- Diana Orellana Guerrero
- Andrea Ordóñez Balladares
- Byron Velásquez Ron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5660-3941)
- Carmen Olvera
- Carlos Carpio-Cevallos
- Patricio Proaño-Yela
Institutions
- Central University of Ecuador (EC)
- Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (ES)
- University of Guayaquil (EC)
- Universidad de Las Américas (EC)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1689805
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.58