Psychology students are more afraid of going to the dentist than dental students are

What is it about?

We have asked different student groups if they are afraid of going to the dentist (by giving them a questionnaire). Psychology students and Biology students expressed more dental anxiety than students of dentistry did. More experienced dental students had less anxiety than the more novice dental students.

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Why is it important?

Many people are afraid of seeing their dentists. This can result in problems maintaining teeth.

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