| High Dental Anxiety: | 1993 | 2013-14 | ||
| n | Valid % | n | Valid % | |
| DAS ≥ 13 | 31 | 6.0% | 67 | 9.6% |
| DAS < 13 | 508 | 94.0% | 634 | 90.4% |
| Total | N = 539 | 100% | N = 701 | 100% |
| Extreme Dental Anxiety: | 1993 | 2013-14 | ||
| n | Valid % | n | Valid % | |
| DAS ≥ 15 | 23 | 4.2% | 37 | 5.3% |
| DAS 12 - 14 | 32 | 6.0% | 57 | 8.1% |
| DAS 8 - 11 | 159 | 29.5% | 157 | 22.4% |
| DAS 4 - 7 | 325 | 60.2% | 450 | 64.2% |
| Total | N = 539 | 100% | N = 701 | 100% |