Toward a genetic understanding of dental fear: evidence of heritability

ConclusionsIt is clear that, in addition to environmental factors, genetic influences are important in the etiology of dental fear and anxiety and should be considered in future studies of fear and anxiety associated with dental treatment and, potentially, interventions aimed at reducing distress that is a barrier to dental treatment utilization.

Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - September 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cameron L. Randall, John R. Shaffer, Daniel W. McNeil, Richard J. Crout, Robert J. Weyant, Mary L. Marazita Tags: Original Article Source Type: research