The consistency of the patient expressions with the surveys' results about the oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its possible determinants

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The consistency of the patient expressions with the surveys' results about the oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its possible determinants

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to test the consistency of the patients' self-reported oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its determinants with the scales' results measuring dental anxiety levels. Material and Method: One hundred-and thirteen volunteered subjects (71 female, 42 male) have participated in this study. The clinical periodontal parameters (gingival index, plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth and clinical attachment level) were recorded. The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and Dental Hygiene Fear Survey (DHFS) were applied. The patients have also reported their own evaluations about their oral health, dental anxiety and pain expectations related to dental prophylaxis. Results: The anxiety scores (MDAS and DHFS) have not presented any correlations with periodontal parameters (p>0.05). The self-reported oral health status has negative correlation with DHFS scores (p<0.05). Besides, self-reported oral health status has not presented any correlations with periodontal parameters (p>0.05). The self-reported dental anxiety and dental anxiety related to dental prophylaxis were correlated strongly positive (p<0.001). Conclusions: The investigated study group has presented lower levels of dental anxiety and has mild to moderate periodontal problems. Further studies with larger study groups including the subjects with higher anxiety, and periodontitis parameters' levels might give the opportunity to make more clear comments about these relationships. Key Words: dental anxiety, oral health, periodontal health

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August 30, 2014

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April 17, 2014

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Year 2014 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Yetkin Ay, Z., Çağlar, F., Orun, B., & Uskun, E. (2014). The consistency of the patient expressions with the surveys’ results about the oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its possible determinants. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 5(2), 56-61. https://izlik.org/JA29HY74LT
AMA
1.Yetkin Ay Z, Çağlar F, Orun B, Uskun E. The consistency of the patient expressions with the surveys’ results about the oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its possible determinants. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2014;5(2):56-61. https://izlik.org/JA29HY74LT
Chicago
Yetkin Ay, Zuhal, Fethiye Çağlar, Burcu Orun, and Ersin Uskun. 2014. “The Consistency of the Patient Expressions With the Surveys’ Results about the Oral Health Status, Dental Anxiety Levels and Its Possible Determinants”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 5 (2): 56-61. https://izlik.org/JA29HY74LT.
EndNote
Yetkin Ay Z, Çağlar F, Orun B, Uskun E (August 1, 2014) The consistency of the patient expressions with the surveys’ results about the oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its possible determinants. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 5 2 56–61.
IEEE
[1]Z. Yetkin Ay, F. Çağlar, B. Orun, and E. Uskun, “The consistency of the patient expressions with the surveys’ results about the oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its possible determinants”, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 56–61, Aug. 2014, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA29HY74LT
ISNAD
Yetkin Ay, Zuhal - Çağlar, Fethiye - Orun, Burcu - Uskun, Ersin. “The Consistency of the Patient Expressions With the Surveys’ Results about the Oral Health Status, Dental Anxiety Levels and Its Possible Determinants”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 5/2 (August 1, 2014): 56-61. https://izlik.org/JA29HY74LT.
JAMA
1.Yetkin Ay Z, Çağlar F, Orun B, Uskun E. The consistency of the patient expressions with the surveys’ results about the oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its possible determinants. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2014;5:56–61.
MLA
Yetkin Ay, Zuhal, et al. “The Consistency of the Patient Expressions With the Surveys’ Results about the Oral Health Status, Dental Anxiety Levels and Its Possible Determinants”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, Aug. 2014, pp. 56-61, https://izlik.org/JA29HY74LT.
Vancouver
1.Zuhal Yetkin Ay, Fethiye Çağlar, Burcu Orun, Ersin Uskun. The consistency of the patient expressions with the surveys’ results about the oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its possible determinants. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi [Internet]. 2014 Aug. 1;5(2):56-61. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA29HY74LT