The results clearly indicate that prevalence of dental
anxiety, expressed by a mean MDAS score of 11.52,
is in the lower reference range compared with those
reported in other parts of the world.[11] These results
could be attributed to the selected sample of university
students. Similar results[13-15] were also reported by other
researchers in which higher levels of education were
associated with decline in anxiety levels. After much
observation, the highest level of dental anxiety was shown
among housewives and school students compared with
those self‑employed and professionals.[13] This finding
may relate to the lack of independence and feeling of
insecurity among these groups.