RAS AL-KHAIMAH, UAE: Although the association between dental anxiety and oral health-related quality of life is well established internationally, evidence from the UAE has remained limited. Cultural norms and patterns of dental service utilisation in the region may influence how dental anxiety is experienced and how its impact on daily life is perceived. The region’s rapidly evolving dental care system has expanded access to services and patient-centred care. Against this backdrop, a new study provides adult clinical data from the UAE on the relationship between dental anxiety and perceived oral health impact.