Development and validation of the Iranian version of the Children's Experiences of Dental Anxiety Measure (CEDAM).

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop the Iranian version of the Children's Experiences of Dental Anxiety Measure (CEDAM) and evaluate its validity and reliability in assessing dental anxiety in children aged 9-16.

Methods: The CEDAM was translated into Persian following the guidelines of the IQOLA project. A ‎sample of children completed the measure in a clinical setting, with a subgroup completing it ‎again to assess test-retest reliability.