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Descriptive statistics for the MDAS and DFS scores.
| Variable | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
| MDAS | 10.89 | 3.75 |
| DFS | 38.54 | 13.30 |
| Avoidance | 13.92 | 5.15 |
| Physiological arousal | 8.98 | 3.11 |
| Fear of specific situations | 15.64 | 5.84 |
MDAS = Modified Dental Anxiety Scale. DFS = Dental Fear Survey. SD = standard deviation.
