Keywords
dental anxiety, prevalence, pediatric dentistry
How to Cite
Prevalence of dental anxiety in children in Public Health Services in Valdivia City, Chile. (2019). Odontoestomatología, 19(30), 59-64. https://odon.edu.uy/ojs/index.php/ode/article/view/163
Abstract
To determine the prevalence of dental anxiety (DA) in children between 6-10 years of age attended in public health services (PHS) of Valdivia city, Chile. Material and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was designed. The prevalence of AD prior to dental care was measured using the Facial Image Scale (FIS) in children between 6-10 years of age attended in public health services (PHS) of the Valdivia city, Chile, during March to June 2015. Results: Of the 200 children respondents 22.5% had dental anxiety; 51% were girls (n = 102); average age 7.9 ± 1.45 years. Conclusion: Te prevalence of DA in Valdivia is higher than the observed in another similar study in Santiago, Chile. We believe important implementing FIS in pediatric dental care, to ensure better adaptation and adherence to dental treatment.
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Facultad de Odontología. 2013