Researchers are Using an App to Help Patients Face Their Dental Fears
Research shows that 30 percent of people fear going to the dentist, including more than 20 percent who have had an appointment recently, according to an NYU study. A … more
Research shows that 30 percent of people fear going to the dentist, including more than 20 percent who have had an appointment recently, according to an NYU study. A … more
Fear and anxiety toward dentistry are common in all cultures. Such feelings usually originate in childhood, persist through life, lead to avoidance of dental therapy, … more
We’ve all been there (or if you haven’t, you most likely will at some point in your career): a patient sits in your chair and … 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