Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients
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Objective: This study aimed to examine the cognitive characteristics of patients and their relationship with dental anxiety using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and the Dental Cognitions Questionnaire (DCQ). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 85 patients (43 men, 42 women) from the Periodontics Department at Ataturk University. The MDAS and DCQ were administered to assess dental anxiety and negative cognitions. Statistical analysis was performed to compare cognitive patterns and anxiety levels across gender and anxiety severity. Results: The study found significant gender differences in negative cognitions, with men exhibiting higher mean DCQ-B scores (46.41) compared to women (33.04). Additionally, individuals with moderate anxiety displayed significantly higher DCQ-F scores (p <0.05) than those with low anxiety. No significant correlation was found between MDAS and DCQ-B scores. Conclusion: The results support the hypothesis that negative cognitions are associated with dental anxiety, with significant gender differences in cognitive patterns. These findings suggest that cognitive approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), could be particularly effective in reducing dental anxiety by addressing these maladaptive thought patterns.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Periodontoloji
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Pınar Eser Tuna
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0009-0007-3369-1820
Türkiye
Kamber Kaşali
0000-0002-2851-5263
Türkiye
Mehmet Ali Tuna
0009-0008-5743-0593
Türkiye
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
23 Mart 2026
Yayımlanma Tarihi
23 Mart 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
29 Eylül 2024
Kabul Tarihi
5 Ocak 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Sayı: Advanced Online Publication