Robert K. Klepac

1.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
20 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Robert K. Klepac is a scholar working on Oral Surgery, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology and Pharmacology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert K. Klepac has authored 20 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 12 papers in Oral Surgery, 7 papers in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology and 3 papers in Pharmacology. Recurrent topics in Robert K. Klepac's work include Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques (12 papers), Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes (6 papers) and Pediatric Pain Management Techniques (3 papers). Robert K. Klepac is often cited by papers focused on Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques (12 papers), Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes (6 papers) and Pediatric Pain Management Techniques (3 papers). Robert K. Klepac collaborates with scholars based in United States, Netherlands and Russia. Robert K. Klepac's co-authors include Ronald A. Kleinknecht, John Dowling, Gregory Hauge, Lorraine C. Schafer, Laura E. Dodge, Paul D. Rokke, Cynthia D. Belar, Shireen L. Rizvi, Kevin D. Arnold and E. Thomas Dowd and has published in prestigious journals such as American Psychologist, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and Pain.

In The Last Decade

Robert K. Klepac

20 papers receiving 1000 citations

Hit Papers

Origins and Characteristics of Fear of Dentistry 1973 2026 1990 2008 1973 100 200 300 400 500
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Origins and Characteristics of Fear of Dentistry
    1973 598 citations Ronald A. Kleinknecht, Robert K. Klepac et al. The Journal of the American Dental Association profile →

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert K. Klepac United States 11 727 412 365 165 161 20 1.1k
Inger Brødsgaard Denmark 14 696 1.0× 432 1.0× 365 1.0× 68 0.4× 128 0.8× 18 955
Andrée Liddell Canada 17 1.2k 1.7× 722 1.8× 624 1.7× 94 0.6× 277 1.7× 34 1.5k
Stan Lindsay United Kingdom 17 613 0.8× 725 1.8× 334 0.9× 186 1.1× 174 1.1× 40 1.5k
Roni Baht Israel 12 378 0.5× 133 0.3× 137 0.4× 73 0.4× 78 0.5× 13 753
Ulrich Klages Germany 14 743 1.0× 100 0.2× 63 0.2× 56 0.3× 55 0.3× 35 1.2k
C Feinmann United Kingdom 18 342 0.5× 65 0.2× 73 0.2× 188 1.1× 41 0.3× 36 1.3k
Moris Kleinhauz Israel 13 173 0.2× 84 0.2× 107 0.3× 156 0.9× 44 0.3× 26 543
L L Venham United States 9 426 0.6× 105 0.3× 250 0.7× 34 0.2× 316 2.0× 11 632
Marius Nickel Germany 17 68 0.1× 161 0.4× 48 0.1× 86 0.5× 58 0.4× 47 1.0k
James M. Malott United States 8 42 0.1× 75 0.2× 50 0.1× 278 1.7× 286 1.8× 9 877

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Berenbaum, Howard, Jason J. Washburn, David A. Sbarra, et al.. (2021). Accelerating the rate of progress in reducing mental health burdens: Recommendations for training the next generation of clinical psychologists.. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice. 28(2). 107–123. 9 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K. & Kim E. Dixon. (2010). Introduction to the Special Section from Recent Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers (APAHC) Programs. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 17(4). 273–277. 1 indexed citations
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Belar, Cynthia D., et al.. (1993). National Conference on Postdoctoral Training in Professional Psychology.. American Psychologist. 48(12). 1284–1289. 9 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K.. (1988). Behavioral treatments for adult dental avoidance. A stepped-care approach.. PubMed. 32(4). 705–14. 33 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K.. (1988). Behavioral Treatments for Adult Dental Avoidance. Dental Clinics of North America. 32(4). 705–714. 7 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K.. (1986). Fear and Avoidance of Dental Treatment in Adults. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 8(4). 17–22. 8 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K., et al.. (1984). Brief behavioral treatment for dental avoidance in a mentally handicapped adult. The Journal of the American Dental Association. 108(6). 985–987. 1 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K., Gregory Hauge, & John Dowling. (1982). Treatment of an overactive gag reflex: Two cases. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. 13(2). 141–144. 10 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K., John Dowling, & Gregory Hauge. (1982). Characteristics of clients seeking therapy for the reduction of dental avoidance: Reactions to pain. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. 13(4). 293–300. 81 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K., John Dowling, Paul D. Rokke, Laura E. Dodge, & Lorraine C. Schafer. (1981). Interview vs. paper-and-pencil administration of the McGill pain questionnaire. Pain. 11(2). 241–246. 39 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K., John Dowling, & Gregory Hauge. (1981). Sensitivity of the McGill pain questionnaire to intensity and quality of laboratory pain. Pain. 10(2). 199–207. 49 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K., et al.. (1981). Direct and generalized effects of three components of stress inoculation for increased pain tolerance. Behavior Therapy. 12(3). 417–424. 46 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K., et al.. (1980). Reactions to pain among subjects high and low in dental fear. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 3(4). 373–384. 36 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K., et al.. (1980). Reports of Pain After Dental Treatment, Electrical Tooth Pulp Stimulation, and Cutaneous Shock. The Journal of the American Dental Association. 100(5). 692–695. 24 indexed citations
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Kleinknecht, Ronald A., Robert K. Klepac, & Douglas A. Bernstein. (1976). Psychology and dentistry: Potential benefits from a health care liaison.. Professional Psychology. 7(4). 585–592. 11 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K.. (1975). Successful treatment of avoidance of dentistry by desensitization or by increasing pain tolerance. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. 6(4). 307–310. 64 indexed citations
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Klepac, Robert K. & Horace A. Page. (1974). Discrepant role expectations and interviewee behavior: A reply to Pope, Siegman, Blass, and Cheek.. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 42(1). 139–141. 4 indexed citations
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Kleinknecht, Ronald A., et al.. (1973). Origins and Characteristics of Fear of Dentistry. The Journal of the American Dental Association. 86(4). 842–848. 598 indexed citations breakdown →

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