Abstract
The incidence of chronic diseases such as oral diseases can be reduced through regular dental checkups and preventive procedures. However, some individuals are unable to visit dental clinics when necessary due to a fear of dentistry. A self-administered survey was conducted on 297 adults in their 20s to 60s living in Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do to measure dental fear, and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS 22. Dental fear increased with age however, it decreased with scaling education experience. In addition, the dental hygienist's friendliness and general explanation of scaling were important factors in lowering the subject's dental fear. Therefore, oral health education by dental hygienists is necessary to overcome the fear of dentistry, visit the dentist, participate in preventive treatment, and manage oral cavity and overall health.
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