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Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients

Sayı: Advanced Online Publication 23 Mart 2026
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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

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

Kaynak Göster

APA
Eser Tuna, P., Özkal Eminoğlu, D., Kaşali, K., & Tuna, M. A. (2026). Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients. Current Research in Dental Sciences, Advanced Online Publication. https://izlik.org/JA42HS66YP
AMA
1.Eser Tuna P, Özkal Eminoğlu D, Kaşali K, Tuna MA. Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients. Curr Res Dent Sci. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). https://izlik.org/JA42HS66YP
Chicago
Eser Tuna, Pınar, Didem Özkal Eminoğlu, Kamber Kaşali, ve Mehmet Ali Tuna. 2026. “Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients”. Current Research in Dental Sciences, sy Advanced Online Publication. https://izlik.org/JA42HS66YP.
EndNote
Eser Tuna P, Özkal Eminoğlu D, Kaşali K, Tuna MA (01 Mart 2026) Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients. Current Research in Dental Sciences Advanced Online Publication
IEEE
[1]P. Eser Tuna, D. Özkal Eminoğlu, K. Kaşali, ve M. A. Tuna, “Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients”, Curr Res Dent Sci., sy Advanced Online Publication, Mar. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA42HS66YP
ISNAD
Eser Tuna, Pınar - Özkal Eminoğlu, Didem - Kaşali, Kamber - Tuna, Mehmet Ali. “Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients”. Current Research in Dental Sciences. Advanced Online Publication (01 Mart 2026). https://izlik.org/JA42HS66YP.
JAMA
1.Eser Tuna P, Özkal Eminoğlu D, Kaşali K, Tuna MA. Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients. Curr Res Dent Sci. 2026. Available at https://izlik.org/JA42HS66YP.
MLA
Eser Tuna, Pınar, vd. “Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients”. Current Research in Dental Sciences, sy Advanced Online Publication, Mart 2026, https://izlik.org/JA42HS66YP.
Vancouver
1.Pınar Eser Tuna, Didem Özkal Eminoğlu, Kamber Kaşali, Mehmet Ali Tuna. Assessing Dental Anxiety and Practice-Related Cognition in Patients. Curr Res Dent Sci. [Internet]. 01 Mart 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA42HS66YP

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