Table 3.
Summary of papers excluded and reasons for exclusion, after accessing full text
| Author, year | Country | Objectives of study | Reasons for exclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenberger et al. (2017) | Germany | Effect of aerobic exercise in dental phobia | Not applied in dental clinic |
| Arias et al. (2019) | USA | Smartphone‐based exposure treatment for dental phobia | Not applied in dental clinic |
| Heaton et al. (2013) | Unknown | Computerized dental injection fear treatment | Not applied in dental clinic |
| Doering et al. (2013) | Germany | Efficacy of a trauma‐focused treatment approach for dental phobia | Not applied in dental clinic |
| Elsesser et al. (2013) | Germany | Mental Retrieval of Treatment Context in Dental Phobia | Not applied in dental clinic |
| Yi‐Yueh et al. (2014) | China | Document details ‐ Comparative study of auxiliary effect on dental anxiety, pain and compliance during adult dental root canal treatment under therapeutic Chinese music or western classic music | Full‐text unavailable |
| Paul (2014) | USA | Dental phobia… How to overcome it. | Full‐text unavailable |
| Henry et al. (2018) | USA | Considerations for the management of patients with generalized anxiety disorder in the dental setting | Full‐text unavailable |
| Białoszewska et al., 2018 | Poland | Analysis of emotions related to dental treatment | Full‐text unavailable |
| Averley (2014) | United Kingdom | The GDC's new standards, and managing patients' pain, discomfort or anxiety. | Full‐text unavailable |