Outcome of Chair-Side Dental Fear Treatment: Long-Term Follow-Up in Public Health Setting

Table 2

Causes reported by the referring dentist at the time of the referral of the patient to the CFDP.

Indication for referral to CFDP	n	%
Fear of dental treatment in general	91	67
Fear of needles	15	11
Fear of procedures	12	9
Immaturity for dental treatment	12	9
Generalized fear	2	2
Gagging	3	2
Total	163	100