Is there a relationship of negative oral health beliefs with dental fear and anxiety regarding diverse dental patient groups? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Anna Paola StriederThaís Marchini OliveiraDaniela RiosAgnes Fátima Pereira CruvinelThiago Cruvinel Silva

Published in: Clinical oral investigations (2019)

Dental fear and anxiety is an important obstacle for the access of dental treatment and patient-dentist relationship, leading to inadequate oral health levels.

Keyphrases

oral health
case report
sleep quality
physical activity
prefrontal cortex
depressive symptoms