Evaluation of Dental Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Different Dental Treatments – A Prospective Study

Current Research in Dental Sciences 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Süleyman Emre Meşeli, Osman Özkan Doğan, Mehmet Tiryakioglu, Samir Goyushov
DOI: 10.17567/currresdentsci.1466318
Cited by: 1
References: 34

Abstract

Objective: This cross-sectional survey-based study aimed to investigate the levels of dental anxiety among patients undergoing various dental treatments and to identify potential factors associated with dental anxiety. Methods: A total of 322 volunteer participants, aged 18-70 years, were recruited from İstanbul Aydın University Faculty of Dentistry Hospital. Participants completed the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and a supplementary questionnaire to assess their dental anxiety levels and related factors. Statistical significance was set at P

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques Dental Research and COVID-19 Dental Radiography and Imaging

Publication details

Journal / source
Current Research in Dental Sciences
Publisher
Ataturk Universitesi
Volume
36
Issue
1
Pages
66–73
Publication date
26 January 2026
Language
EN