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April 14, 2026

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

Sonja Derman Michael Wicht A Rainer Jordan Kathrin Kuhr Dominic Sasunna Fabian Zimmermann Jutta Margraf‐Stiksrud

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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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Dental anxiety increases the prevalence of oral health issues, indicating important psychological impacts.

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Derman et al. (2026) studied this question.

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

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