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Review
. 1988 Oct;32(4):647-56.

The psychodynamics of dental anxiety and dental phobia

J G Rubin  1 , M Slovin, M Krochak
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  • PMID: 3053263
Review

The psychodynamics of dental anxiety and dental phobia

J G Rubin et al. Dent Clin North Am. 1988 Oct.

Abstract

This article deals with a broad overview of the incidence and treatment of dental anxiety and dental phobia. The dentist's position in this phenomenon is explored, and the basic psychological principles and modalities are discussed. This article serves to prepare the reader for the material presented in the ensuing articles.

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