Dental fear and anxiety of patients visiting selected oral health centres in Gauteng
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Dental phobia, dental anxiety, oral health, dentist, patientsAbstract
Dental fear is a concerning public health matter and still prevalent among individuals across communities. Studies have reported greatly varying statistics on the prevalence of dental phobia ranging from 5% to 7%, with other authors reporting higher prevalence rates.
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