A machine learning approach to investigate the role of fear of pain, personal experience, and vicarious learning in dental anxiety.

Journal: BMC oral health
PMID: 40251539

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dental anxiety is a pervasive problem worldwide, leading to avoidance of dental care, resulting in oral health problems and impacting daily life through social withdrawal and work absenteeism. Addressing this fear is an important public health concern. This study aimed to identify factors that are negatively (e.g., regular dental visits) and positively (e.g., receiving injections, social transmission of fear, anxiety) associated with dental anxiety.

Authors

  • Andras N Zsido
    Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
  • Botond Laszlo Kiss
    Institute of Psychology, University of Pécs, 6 Ifjusag Street, Pécs, Baranya H 7624, Pécs, Hungary.
  • Carlos M Coelho
    Institute of Psychology, University of Pécs, 6 Ifjusag Street, Pécs, Baranya H 7624, Pécs, Hungary.
  • András Matuz
    Department of Behavioural Sciences, Medical School, University of Pécs, Szigeti Str. 12, Pécs, 7624, Hungary. andras.matuz@aok.pte.hu.
  • Pooya Pasandideh Rahvard
    Damira Dental Studios, London, UK.
  • Bela Birkas
    Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.

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