Never | A little | Some-what | Often | Nearly always | |
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1. Dentists do not like patient requests. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
2. Dentists seem to be in a hurry, so I feel rushed. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
3. Dentists do not provide clear explanations. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
4. Dentists do not really listen to what I say. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
5. Dentists do what they want, no matter what I say. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
6. Dentists make me feel guilty about how I care for my teeth. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
7. I am not sure I can believe what the dentist says about the dental work that is needed. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
8. Dentists say things to try and fool me. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
9. Dentists do not take my worries seriously. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
10. Dentists make light of my fears. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
11. I worry whether dentists do a good quality job. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
12. If it hurts, I do not think the dentist will stop. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
13. I do not feel I can stop for a rest during treatment. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
14. I do not feel comfortable asking questions. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
15. The thought of “hearing bad news” could be enough to keep me from going for treatment. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |