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. 1992;39(6):215–220.

Dental fear in Japan: Okayama Prefecture school study of adolescents and adults.

P Weinstein 1, T Shimono 1, P Domoto 1, K Wohlers 1, S Matsumura 1, M Ohmura 1, H Uchida 1, K Omachi 1
PMCID: PMC2148611  PMID: 8250343

Abstract

A total of 3,041 students and staff in middle school in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, were surveyed regarding dental fear. Over 88% reported fear, with 42.1% classified as having high fear. Almost 70% reported acquiring dental fear prior to junior high school. A majority reported being hurt at the last appointment. Delay of dental work was also reported for over 50% of the sample. Coping, pattern of physiological upset, nondental fears, and sex and age differences were also reported. Results suggest intervention is needed to address the major dental public health problems associated with dental fear.

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