Evaluation of Dental Anxiety, Demographic Characteristics, and Oral Health Profiles Among Non-Physician Healthcare Undergraduate Students. | Synapse
March 7, 2026
Evaluation of Dental Anxiety, Demographic Characteristics, and Oral Health Profiles Among Non-Physician Healthcare Undergraduate Students.
Key Points
The research aims to evaluate the relationship between dental anxiety and various demographic factors among non-physician healthcare students.
Surveyed undergraduate non-physician healthcare students
Assessed dental anxiety levels and demographic characteristics
Analyzed the impact of regular dental visits and smoking on anxiety
Female students and low-income individuals showed higher levels of dental anxiety
Regular dental visits were associated with lower anxiety
Smoking was identified as a contributing factor to increased dental anxiety
Abstract
Female students and those from low-income families tend to have higher dental anxiety. Regular dental visits help reduce anxiety among NPH students. Smoking also contributes to dental anxiety.