Introduction: Dental anxiety is an emotion and a major complication that is prevalent worldwide and cannot be limited to a particular country or population. It refers to patient’s specific reaction toward stress associated with dental treatment in which the stimulus is unknown, vague or not present at the moment. Aim: The study aims to estimate prevalence, extent, and factors influencing dental anxiety in a sample of the patients visiting the OPD of a dental hospital in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 consecutive patients. A self-administered questionnaire composed of ten questions was designed to assess the anxiety levels of dental patients. Data were tabulated and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 18.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Analysis was performed with Chi square test and independent t-test. Results: The study revealed that dental anxiety has a wide prevalence rate encompassing both genders. Distinctive predominance among females (n=155) and literates (n=274) exhibiting a greater degree of anxiety was identified. Pain and extraction have been identified as duress and anxiety inciting procedures. Conclusion: The present study revealed that age, gender, level of education, and procedure along with visit frequency has a direct effect on the patient’s state of mind and anxiety. Keywords: Dental Anxiety, dental fear, survey.