Tiny teeth in terrified tots - what is the global prevalence of paediatric dental fear and anxiety?

Published in: Evidence-based dentistry (2024)

This review shows that approximately 30% of 2-6-year-old children will experience a level of dental and anxiety. Levels are expected to be higher in children who have not visited the dentist and children with dental caries.

Keyphrases

young adults
oral health
emergency department
sleep quality
intensive care unit
risk factors
depressive symptoms