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

Key Points

• 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