Archive for the ‘Dental Phobia’ Category
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Dental Fear Rife Among Australians
A survey has revealed that the majority of Australians suffer from dental anxiety, with an Oral-B poll suggesting that 83 percent of the 1004 respondents experienced anxiety when faced with a trip to the dentist. The survey also revealed that more than half of those surveyed would rather face public embarrassment, by falling over or [...]
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Women in Their 40s Most Likely to Suffer from the Effects of Dental Phobia
A current University of Sydney study has revealed that women who are 40 plus suffer from dental anxiety more than any other group. The study has been running for 5 years, during which time female patients within their 40s were more likely to feel depression and heightened anxiety concerning their dental treatment. The study coordinator, [...]
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NHS Gloucestershire Apologises After Giving Out the Wrong Dental Helpline Number
NHS Gloucestershire has apologised after giving out the wrong telephone number to dental patients wishing to find out about services in the county. Yesterday The Citizen published an article revealing that the number of patients visiting the dentist in Gloucestershire had fallen and the trust had missed its target for new patient registrations. NHS Gloucestershire [...]
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Swedish Study Urges Patients to Laugh Their Way to the Dentist
Researchers in Sweden have found that laughter is the best medicine for people who suffer from dental phobia. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg carried out a survey to determine the most common coping mechanisms used by people who suffer from dental anxiety. The five most popular were positive thinking, taking a humorous approach to [...]
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Amazon Plant Could Put an End to Toothache Misery
Toothache is a common problem and some cases can be so severe that they bring misery and despair. Often, over the counter pain relief eases the pain short-term but a new rainforest remedy could provide the ultimate solution for toothache sufferers. Scientists claim that an exotic red and yellow plant, found in the Amazon Rainforest, [...]
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Study Reveals Middle-Aged Women Most Likely to Suffer from Dental Phobia,
A study has revealed that women in their forties are most likely to suffer from dental phobia The case-control study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Sydney, is now in its fifth year and the team has discovered that women in their forties are most likely to suffer from dental anxiety [...]
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American Dentists Preparing for Root Canal Awareness Week
Dentists across America are preparing for Root Canal Awareness Week, which is scheduled to take place between March 25th and March 31st. Statistics show that 63 percent of Americans want to avoid root canal treatment, but the percentage of people who want to avoid losing a tooth is higher, at 69 percent. Many people worry [...]
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Study shows Laughter is the Best Medicine for Dental Fears
A study has revealed that the best way to deal with dental anxiety is to laugh and think positively. Swedish researchers have found that adopting an optimistic approach, laughing and looking on the bright side, are the best ways to deal with stress and anxiety caused by a prospective trip to the dentist. Jenny Bernson, [...]
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Sheffield Dental Group Celebrate Success
Sheffield dental group, 3SL, is celebrating after being crowned winner of the Sheffield Newspapers Local Business Accelerators initiative. 3SL, which is based on Norfolk Row, was founded 15 years ago by husband and wife team David and Jennie Ward. David is a qualified dentist and has a Master’s degree in Business Administration, while Jennie is [...]
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New Device could Spell the End for the Dreaded Dentist’s Drill
A new dental device, which fires gas into the mouth, could spell the end of the dreaded dental drill. The device looks like an electric toothbrush and claims to clean cavities completely in just 30 seconds by using liquid and gas particles to blast dead pulp tissue and destroy bacteria. News of the device will [...]
