State, trait, and dental anxiety in caregivers of individuals with disabilities

ConclusionsHigher dental anxiety levels were found among caregivers with a higher level of trait anxiety, independently of the type of patient to which care was given.

Source: Special Care in Dentistry - May 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Roberto Carlos Mour ão Pinho, André Cavalcante Barbosa, Arnaldo de França Caldas‐Júnior, Márcia Maria Vendiciano Barbosa Vasconcelos, Renata Cimões, Maria Teresa Botti Rodrigues dos Santos Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research