Impact of Intervention on Dental Anxiety among Patients: A Pre Post Study Using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS)

Hayyam Fatima Sheikh, Asma Hafeez, Saba Anjum, Sakina Qazi, Tehmeena Atiq, Uswah Fatima Javaid

Impact of Intervention on Dental Anxiety among Patients: A Pre Post Study Using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS)

Authors

Hayyam Fatima Sheikh, Asma Hafeez, Saba Anjum, Sakina Qazi, Tehmeena Atiq, Uswah Fatima Javaid

Keywords:

Dental Anxiety; Oral Health; Patient Compliance; Health Behavior; Anxiety Reduction; Dental Care

Abstract

Background: Dental anxiety is a significant barrier to oral healthcare utilization and isassociated with delayed treatment seeking and poorer oral health outcomes. This studyaimed to assess the level of dental anxiety among patients and evaluate the effect of a structured psychological intervention on anxiety reduction.

References

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PMID: 37629334; PMCID: PMC10455740.

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Published

2026-02-18

How to Cite

Hayyam Fatima Sheikh, Asma Hafeez, Saba Anjum, Sakina Qazi, Tehmeena Atiq, Uswah Fatima Javaid. (2026). Impact of Intervention on Dental Anxiety among Patients: A Pre Post Study Using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(1), 856–866. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/1587