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J Dent Res 51(4): 986-989, 1972
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Patient Anxiety in the Dentist's Office

DOUGLAS H. LAMB 1 and RICHARD PLANT 1

1 Department of Psychology, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61761, USA

Patient anxiety during three phases of a dental appointment indicated that subjectively experienced anxiety increased as treatment approached and dramatically decreased after treatment. The amount of anxiety change was different for men and women. Implications for anxiety reduction in the dentist's office are discussed.

Submitted on May 17, 1971




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