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Participants needed for dental fear research study

Are you anxious about dental care? WVU researchers are seeking to help people with fear of dental care and to learn more about treatment of dental fear.

Participation in the project, "Help for Dental Anxiety Using Smart Phones," involves interviews, surveys, and a specialized dental fear treatment program. This includes two one-hour visits, daily use of a smart phone for two weeks, and learning ways to cope during dental fear. Financial compensation will be provided.

To be eligible to participate, you must

  • Have significant dental fear
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 80 years old
  • Be fluent in English
  • Have a smart phone

Interested? Call Matthew C. Arias at 304-685-5501 to see if you are eligible.

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