Pediatric dental anxiety: a preliminary cognitive survey using the MCDASf scale in two Italian cohorts
These findings highlight the need for an empathetic and targeted approach to address dental anxiety in all age groups to ensure positive experiences and promote optimal oral health. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of addressing dental anxiety from an early age in order to provide as much support as possible to patients and promote a positive and comfortable dental environment.
Authors
- Matteo Saccucci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3635-281X)
- Gaetano Ierardo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9538-6468)
- Iole Vozza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8545-9889)
- Giulia Zumbo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8710-4165)
- Gaetano Licata
- Gabriele Di Carlo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8039-7022)
- Valeria Luzzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2502-6077)
- Ida Carmen Corvino
- Aurora Pasqualini
- Federica Piscopo
Institutions
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Minerva Dental and Oral Science
- Published
- 2025-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.23736/s2724-6329.25.05240-4
- Primary Topic
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00