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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2018
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2018
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Many people suffer a certain degree of dental fear, commonly brought on by an
earlier negative experience or by anticipated pain. Dental fear may prevent people from
receiving necessary treatment, ultimately worsening their health. To investigate how
dental fear is related to age, the origin of dental fear, and preference of treatment options,
a self-administered research survey was conducted. The results indicate younger
participants claim a lower degree of dental fear in comparison to older participants.
Results also showed both negative experience and anticipated pain as origins of dental
fear for individuals. Participants also responded positively to music therapy in the waiting
rooms/operatory rooms. Lastly, regardless of age and degree of dental fear, respondents
preferred receiving both pharmaceutical and psychological treatment options. Future
studies could investigate more on preventative care in dental offices and create treatment
options based on sole individuals, age groups, origins of dental fear, and effectiveness.
earlier negative experience or by anticipated pain. Dental fear may prevent people from
receiving necessary treatment, ultimately worsening their health. To investigate how
dental fear is related to age, the origin of dental fear, and preference of treatment options,
a self-administered research survey was conducted. The results indicate younger
participants claim a lower degree of dental fear in comparison to older participants.
Results also showed both negative experience and anticipated pain as origins of dental
fear for individuals. Participants also responded positively to music therapy in the waiting
rooms/operatory rooms. Lastly, regardless of age and degree of dental fear, respondents
preferred receiving both pharmaceutical and psychological treatment options. Future
studies could investigate more on preventative care in dental offices and create treatment
options based on sole individuals, age groups, origins of dental fear, and effectiveness.
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35 p.
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FAUHT00038
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (B.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 2018.
FAU Honors Theses Digital Collection
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2018
Date Created Backup
2018
Date Text
2018
Date Created (EDTF)
2018
Date Issued (EDTF)
2018
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FAU
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FAUHT00038
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Patel, Meera
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35 p.
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DENTAL FEAR IN ADULTS
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2018
2018
Florida Atlantic University
Jupiter, Florida
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Jupiter, Florida
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Digital Library
Title
DENTAL FEAR IN ADULTS
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DENTAL FEAR IN ADULTS