How to Make Your Practice Less Scary for Children
Surveys have shown that around 16 percent of children have a fear of going to the dentist. When you work in the industry, that statistic … more
Surveys have shown that around 16 percent of children have a fear of going to the dentist. When you work in the industry, that statistic … more
For Sally-Anne Blandshard, it was a bad reaction following a standard wisdom teeth removal procedure that sparked her dread towards visiting the dentist. While the … more
The first time 11-year-old Levi McAllister had a tooth pulled, he screamed, kicked and struggled so much that his mom had to hold him down. … more
Say the word “dentist” to Hazel Phillips and she might actually faint. She can’t see a dental procedure on TV without her heart pounding and … more
So many suffer from dental phobias and the anxiety they suffer with can be a huge barrier to care. Some may go years without seeing … more
So, since childhood fears of the dentist last into adulthood and can lead to health problems, why isn’t more being done to understand young people’s … more
HEALTH JOURNAL FEBRUARY 1, 2011 / Wall STREET JOURNAL Nearly one-quarter of all Americans avoid dentists because they’re afraid, according to American Dental … more