Does completing a dental anxiety questionnaire increase anxiety? A randomised controlled trial with adults in general dental practice

Humphris, Gerry; Clarke, H M M; Freeman, Ruth

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4813772

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“…This is the first report providing normative data of a representative sample of the UK general population. The level of high dental anxiety in the sample was 11% and is comparable to other reports from local or regional community surveys [6,11]. A large representative UK survey (N = 1800) using Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale has been reported which showed that 11% of their sample showed high dental anxiety (≥15) [26].…”

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“…It is summed together to construct a Likert scale with a minimum score of 5 and a maximum of 25. It is the most frequently used dental anxiety questionnaire in the UK [9] and does not increase patient fears when completed [10,11]. Existing data suggest that completion of the questionnaire can significantly reduce state anxiety in the practice setting [12].…”

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“…A number of reports have presented data of UK samples against which clinicians may compare the scores of their patients [11][12][13]. However, as these samples may not have been representative, new data representing UK norms would provide a valuable comparator for patient assessments.…”

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The modified dental anxiety scale: UK general public population norms in 2008 with further psychometrics and effects of age

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Br Dent J

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Background: The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is a brief, self-complete questionnaire consisting of five questions and summed together to produce a total score ranging from 5 to 25. It has reasonable psychometric properties, low instrumental effects and can be integrated into everyday dental practice as a clinical aid and screen for dental anxiety. The objectives were to (i) produce confirmatory evidence of reliability and validity for the MDAS, (ii) provide up-to-date UK representative norms for the general public to enable clinicians to compare their patients' scores, (iii) to determine the nature of the relationship between dental anxiety and age.

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“…It has been found to be acceptable both to patients and the dental team. 7,8 A version is also available for use with children 9 (Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale, MCDAS).…”

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The management of dental anxiety: time for a sense of proportion?

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“…[7] There is no evidence that completing the MDAS significantly raises dental anxiety. [8,9] The cut-off point that has been demonstrated to indicate where respondents would prefer additional assistance when attending the dentist for their own dental fitness is 19. [10] That is patients who score 19 or above are likely to be extremely dentally anxious.…”

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Adult dental anxiety: recent assessment approaches and psychological management in a dental practice setting

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Dental anxiety of patients is a common feature of the everyday experience of dental practice. This article advocates the use of regular assessment of this psychological construct to assist in patient management. Various tools, such as the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), are available to monitor dental anxiety that are quick to complete and easy to interpret. Patient burden is low. A new mobile phone assessment system (DENTANX) is being developed for distribution. This application and other psychological interventions are being investigated to assist patients to receive dental care routinely. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article provides evidence and expert opinion on the worth of regular dental anxiety assessment in dental practice using structured tools, such as the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale, and consideration of psychological intervention development.

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Does completing a dental anxiety questionnaire increase anxiety? A randomised controlled trial with adults in general dental practice

Cited by 53 publications

References 10 publications

The modified dental anxiety scale: UK general public population norms in 2008 with further psychometrics and effects of age

The modified dental anxiety scale: UK general public population norms in 2008 with further psychometrics and effects of age

The management of dental anxiety: time for a sense of proportion?

Adult dental anxiety: recent assessment approaches and psychological management in a dental practice setting

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