Assessment of dental anxiety and the prevalence of dental caries in a group of 6-9 years old children.

Abstract

Children`s dental anxiety is responsible for increasing dental health problems, as patients avoid seeking treatment. The aim of our study was to evaluate the level of dental anxiety and its correlation with dental health status in a group of children aged between 6-9 years.

Keywords

• dental anxiety
• caries
• pediatric dentistry
• oral health