Understanding the role of psychological factors in the etiology, prevention and treatment of high dental fear [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Jason Armfield (Principal investigator)

Brief description Despite dental fear being one of the most common fears experienced by Australians, the etiology of this serious condition is still not well understood and both the prevention and treatment of dental fear are not widely or effectively implemented. This project aims to better understand the psychological processes at work in determining dental fear through further research as well as by gaining first hand experience at one of only a handful of dental fear research clinics in the world.

Funding Amount $AUD 344,007.71

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Sidney Sax Public Health ECF