The practice of dentistry has an enduring association with fear and apprehension. These feelings of anxiety continue despite advances in dental techniques. People with high dental fear and anxiety preferred to receive some type of medication to relieve their anxiety. Consequently, use of this modality is important in the provision of dental treatment. The aim of this study was the assessment of dental treatment fears in general population and need for anesthesia services by dental care providers. A cross sectional questionnaire-based survey will be conducted among patients reporting to OPD of RUHS College of Dental Sciences, Jaipur and Dental care providers. Results will be statistically analyzed.This study will serve as a baseline to allay fear of general population towards dental treatment.
Key words: Anesthesia, Sedation, Services.