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Dental anxiety and oral health: results of the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6). | Synapse

April 16, 2026

Dental anxiety and oral health: results of the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6).

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This study investigates the effects of dental anxiety on oral health status, particularly focusing on dental caries and periodontitis.
Analyzed data from the 6th German Oral Health Study
Assessed prevalence of dental caries, periodontitis, and missing teeth
Categorized individuals based on levels of dental anxiety
Higher prevalence of dental caries observed with moderate dental anxiety
Periodontitis rates increased significantly in patients with severe dental anxiety/phobia
Notable correlation between dental anxiety and missing teeth prevalence

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The prevalence of dental caries, periodontitis, and missing teeth increases with even moderate DA and is worse in patients with severe DA/phobia. (Quintessence Int 2026;57(Suppl):S118-S125; doi: 10.3290/j.qi.b6955509).

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Derman et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07d3c2f7e8953b7cbe412 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3290/j.qi.b6955509