Date of Publication :20th February 2023

Abstract: This study aimed to relate socio-demographic variables, anxiety levels and oral health beliefs to the level of patient satisfaction with oral health. A sample of 353 patients was selected by systematic sampling. Dissatisfied patients are characterized by the use of a total prosthesis, by considering that oral diseases can be serious and expensive treatments and by recognizing that dental diseases affect self-esteem and that they are afraid of go to the dentist. Dissatisfaction was related to sociodemographic characteristics, severe anxiety, general and dental health status, susceptibility and perceived benefits, self-efficacy, fear of going to the dentist, easy access to a dentist and the need to visit the dentist for a check-up.

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