Graduation Year
Fall 2011
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Reader 1
Kathleen Brown
Reader 2
Gregory Hess
Rights Information
© 2011 Michael Liu
Abstract
Dental anxiety is a common problem found in approximately 80% of the adult population in the United States. This study examined the role of dental anxiety within the dentist/patient relationship. Negative experiences were found to be the most significant contributor of dental anxiety. The negative experiences result largely from the relationship between the dentist and the patient. Both dentist and patient are affected from the effects of dental anxiety. Therefore it is important for the dentist to establish a trusting relationship with the patient to ensure that proper dental care can be provided.
Recommended Citation
Liu, Michael, "The Dentist / Patient Relationship: The Role of Dental Anxiety" (2011). CMC Senior Theses. 277.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/277
