Archive for the ‘Dental Phobia’ Category
Woman Accidentally Swallows Dentist’s Drill
People can have a fear of the dentist for a range of reasons, including a fear of the dentist’s drill due to the sound it makes and its usage in complex cases, but few people would have contemplated a fear of actually swallowing a dental drill. For a 60-year-old woman in Västerås, Sweden, this is […]
Dental Dogs Becoming More Common In The USA
A growing number of dentists in the USA are employing the services of a dental dog to help ease patient anxiety. Dentist Tracy Taddey, from La Jolla,California, frequently brings her rescue dog, Mona Lisa, into work to try and alleviate nervousness and help patients to relax. Taddey said that Mona Lisa helps patients to feel […]
Study Indicates Dental Fear May Run In Families
A study carried out by researchers in Spain has indicated that dental fear may run in families. The study suggests that children are more likely to be scared of going to the dentist if their parents have a fear of the dentist. The study, which was conducted by a research team at the University of […]
NuCalm Surpasses Landmark Successfully Treating 100,000 Patients
The creator of NuCalm, Solace Lifesciences, has announced NuCalm has successfully treated more than 100,000 patients in America. NuCalm was released in September 2010 and since then it has been used to treat more than 100,000 patients across the USA. Dentists in 44 different states are using the product which is designed to make the […]
Dentist Develops New Musical Drill To Soothe Patient Fears
Dentist and creative practitioner, Dhanni Gustiana, has recently created the singing drill to distract younger patients by covering the sound of the fearful dental drill. Mr Gustiana has been trialling the new innovative product at his practice in Purworejo, which is located within the Central Java area of Indonesia. Mr Gustiana adapted a traditional dental […]
Poll Indicates More Trust In Dentists Than In Doctors
According to recent studies more people trust their dentist than their doctor. Research carried out by Bray Leino indicated that 83% of people had a very high level of trust in their dentist, which was even greater than the level of trust in their doctor. Of the 1,500 people surveyed, twice as many people value […]
Austrian Researchers Looking For Volunteers For Dental Phobia Study
Researchers from the University of Graz in Austria are looking for volunteers for a study, which will investigate the cause of dental phobia. Researchers estimate that between 2 and 4 per cent of the population of Styria suffer from a phobia of going to the dentist that is so strong that they refuse to even […]
Canadian Dentists Working to Reduce Patient Anxiety
Dentists in Canada are working to reduce patient anxiety and encourage more people to attend regular dental appointments. Many people put off going to the dentist because they are afraid of having treatment or they have phobias of needles or the dreaded dental drills, but this increases the risk of oral diseases and the longer […]
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 […]
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, […]
