Table 5.
Mean Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) score values in all age groups
| Age (years) | Mean MDAS score | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19.12 ± 7.16 | 0.04 |
| 7 | 18.64 ± 0.66 | 0.02 |
| 8 | 18.10 ± 2.81 | 0.06 |
| 9 | 17.28 ± 3.29 | 0.007 |
| 10 | 16.66 ± 4.2 | 0.05 |
| 11 | 16.12 ± 1.34 | 0.001 |
| 12 | 15.38 ± 1.58 | 0.051 |
| 13 | 14.46 ± 4.2 | 0.01 |