Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene

June 2022 Vol. 8(4), pp. 025-029

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Original Research Paper

Dental Phobia among National Guard Employees at Central Region

Johara AL Shanwani¹*, Saad Al Duhaimi², and Saad Al Hazzani³*

¹Consultant, Family Dentistry, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, KSA.
²Consultant, Pediatric Dentistry, BDS, CAGS, DScD, Boston University.
³Consultant, Operative & Esthetic Dentistry, KAMC, NGHA, Riyadh, KSA.

Corresponding Author's Email: joharajamal@yahoo.com

Accepted 30th May, 2022.

Abstract

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Dental phobia among National Guard employees has not been evaluated and resolved. Questionnaire forms were prepared to measure the causes of the fear of dental clinics. The questionnaire was distributed in the major hospital in King Abdulaziz dental center and all dental clinics of primary health care of the National Guard. We determined cases of fear such as anesthesia injection, sounds of instruments, and material odor, these are the major causes of phobia. Treatment plan explanation can reduce phobia. Also, we found that females have more fear than males which agrees with previous researches. The result of our study is to enlighten patients and give a long time to explain the treatment to reduce fear.

Keywords: Dental phobia, Anesthesia, National Guard.

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Johara AL Shanwani, Saad Al Duhaimi, and Saad Al Hazzani. Dental Phobia among National Guard Employees at Central Region. Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene 8(4) 2022 pp. 025-029.