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article · South African Dental Journal

Comparability of the single-item Visual Analog Scale (VAS-A) to the multi-item Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) – A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Anxiety is associated with delayed dental attendance and treatment, leading to worsened intra-operative experiences for patients and clinicians. Ultimately, clinicians must reliably evaluate and manage dental anxiety to improve patient compliance and overall oral health status.

Research topics

  • Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
  • Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
  • Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes

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DOI: 10.17159/sadj.v80i02.20196

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