Behavioral Interventions May Reduce Dental Anxiety and Increase Acceptance of Dental Treatment in Dentally Fearful Adults

Article title and bibliographic information Psychological treatment of dental anxiety among adults: a systematic review. Wide Bowman U, Carlsson V, Westin M, Hakeberg M. Eur J Oral Sci 2013; 121(3 Pt 2):225-34. Reviewer Lisa J. Heaton, PhD Purpose/Question Are behavioral and cognitive-behavioral tre...

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Published in:The journal of evidence-based dental practice 2013-12, Vol.13 (4), p.160-162
Main Author: Heaton, Lisa J., PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dental Anxiety - therapy
Dentistry
Humans
Psychotherapy
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Summary:Article title and bibliographic information Psychological treatment of dental anxiety among adults: a systematic review. Wide Bowman U, Carlsson V, Westin M, Hakeberg M. Eur J Oral Sci 2013; 121(3 Pt 2):225-34. Reviewer Lisa J. Heaton, PhD Purpose/Question Are behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments for dental anxiety more effective in decreasing dental anxiety compared to receiving information about dental care, completing dental treatment under sedation or general anesthesia, or placebo/no treatment in dentally fearful adults? Source of funding Information not available Type of study/Design Systematic review with meta-analysis of data Level of evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of recommendation grade Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence
ISSN:1532-3382
1532-3390
DOI:10.1016/j.jebdp.2013.10.008