The variables associated with dental anxiety and their management in primary care dental clinics in Bahrain: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Gowri Sivaramakrishnan (Author), Hawra Makki (Author), Samar AlDallal (Author), Zahra Alaswad (Author), Eman Sultan (Author), Sara Ahmed (Author), Haifa AlBanna (Author), Muneera Alsobaiei (Author), Leena AlSalihi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background 20-80% of adults presenting to a dental clinic experience anxiety. Negative past dental experiences and environmental factors such as the waiting area of a dental clinic or sound of a drill are commonly considered triggering factors for anxiety. Anxiety management strategies are...