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Table 2 Original version of the Dental Beliefs Survey

From: Gender differences in adolescents’ perceptions toward dentists using the Japanese version of the dental beliefs survey: a cross-sectional survey

 

Never

A little

Some-what

Often

Nearly always

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