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What does a score greater than 15 on the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale indicate?
A score of 5 on any question in the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale indicates an individual is not anxious.
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What is the scoring range for the Dental Belief Survey?
24 - 120
What is the highest score on the Dental Fear and Avoidance Scale that indicates extreme fear?
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What do higher scores on the Index of Dental Fear and Anxiety indicate?
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The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale scores patients on a scale of 1 (not anxious) to ______ (extremely anxious).
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What dimensions does the Dental Belief Survey assess?
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Study Notes
Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS)
- Assesses anxiety levels about specific dental procedures
- Uses a 5-point Likert scale.
- Scores range from 1 (not anxious) to 5 (extremely anxious).
- Scores are interpreted based on sum score divided by 25.
- A score greater than 15 indicates dental anxiety, and greater than 19 indicates high dental anxiety.
- Any individual question with a score of 5 indicates anxiety.
Dental Fear and Avoidance Scale (DFAS)
- Assesses both fear and avoidance of dental treatment.
- Uses separate scales for both fear and avoidance.
- Scores range from 1 (no fear/avoidance) to 10 (extreme fear/avoidance).
- Scores are interpreted separately for fear and avoidance:
- 1-4: no/low fear/avoidance
- 5-7: moderate fear/avoidance
- 8-10: extreme fear/avoidance
Dental Belief Survey (DBS)
- Assesses patient beliefs and attitudes towards dental care and providers.
- Considers 3 dimensions: professionalism, communication, and lack of control.
- The number of questions varies between 14 to 28.
- Scores range from 1 (never) to 5 (nearly always).
- Sum scores are interpreted based on a range of 24 (highly positive) to 120 (highly negative) beliefs.
Index of Dental Fear and Anxiety (IDFA)
- Assesses anxiety associated with specific dental stimuli and situations.
- Measures anxiety about procedures, emotions, and provider behavior.
- Uses a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much).
- Higher scores indicate greater anxiety.
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-State)
- Measures state anxiety as an emotional state.
- Assesses temporary feelings of tension, apprehension, and nervousness.
- Is used to assess the impact of situational factors on anxiety.
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This quiz evaluates various aspects of dental anxiety, fear, and beliefs about dental care. It includes scales such as the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale, Dental Fear and Avoidance Scale, and Dental Belief Survey. Each scale provides insights into patients' feelings and attitudes towards dental treatment, helping to understand their emotional and psychological state regarding dental visits.
