Dental Fear and Anxiety

This special topic provides a detailed account of the consequences and reasons for dental anxiety as well as important assessment tools and management strategies available for this condition.

Dental fear and anxiety affects about 16% of adults and 10% of children in Australia. The prevalence of dental fear and anxiety varies by a number of possible patient characteristics including age, sex and socio-economic status. However, anyone could have this condition regardless of these characteristics.

Pamphlet orders

Multiple copies of patient pamphlets are available for ordering via the University of Adelaide Online Shop.

How to order

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