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KMID : 1020220160160061057
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2016 Volume.16 No. 6 p.1057 ~ p.1066
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Correlation between personal temperament, dental visit, and dental fear among adults
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Kim Chul-Sin
Choi Yong-Keum
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the correlation between personal temperament, dental visit, and dental fear among adults.
Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 400 adults visiting dental clinics from April to June, 2016. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects, dental fear, and temperament. Data were analyzed by t test, chi-square test, chi-square test, and pearson`s correlation analysis using SPSS v. 23.0.
Results: The first impression of dental clinics had an impact on dental fear (p<0.001). The negative image on the dental clinics increased dental fear of the visitors. There was a significant difference between the purpose of dental visit and dentla fear.
Conclusions: The positive image of the dental clinics can solve the dental fear due to treatment in the adults. The dental consumers should try to have the comfortable attitude toward dental clinic in case of visit.
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KEYWORD
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Adult, Dental fear, Experience of dental visits, Personality temperament
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