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Causes reported by the referring dentist at the time of the referral of the patient to the CFDP.
| Indication for referral to CFDP | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fear of dental treatment in general | 91 | 67 |
| Fear of needles | 15 | 11 |
| Fear of procedures | 12 | 9 |
| Immaturity for dental treatment | 12 | 9 |
| Generalized fear | 2 | 2 |
| Gagging | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 163 | 100 |
