Posts Tagged ‘Anxiety’
Almost 70% of dental professionals experience increased anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
A survey conducted by the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has revealed that almost 70% of dental professionals have experienced heightened anxiety levels as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. A poll of DDU members suggested that around half of participants felt that they were unable to spend sufficient time with patients, while 67% reported feeling […]
Nine out of Ten Dentists Are Afraid Patients may Sue Them
According to new statistics from Dental Protection, 89% of dentists are afraid of being sued by their patients, and nearly three-quarters of these feel that fear impacts how they treat patients, in what industry professionals have described as “worrying” and an environment that is increasingly challenging for dental professionals. The starkest statistic found that 98% […]
Dental fear linked to low self-esteem, lower earning power and isolation, new study reveals
A new study suggests that dental fear could increase the risk of low self-esteem and social isolation, as well as resulting in reduced earning power. The findings of a study, which have been published in the International Dental Journal, suggest that dental anxiety could have a negative impact on confidence, social mobility and income and […]
Newcastle dentist introduces new buddy system to help anxious patients overcome their fears
A caring dentist from Newcastle has introduced a new buddy system to try and help anxious patients overcome their fears. Rob Wain, from Dovetail Bespoke Dental Solutions, is the first dentist in the UK to come up with the idea, which aims to prevent patients from feeling anxious as a result of being afraid to […]
Could virtual reality hold the key to battling dental anxiety?
The majority of people suffer from feelings of anxiety when faced with a trip to the dentist. In some cases, anxiety is so extreme that people put off going to see a dentist for years. Dental experts are aware that dental fear is a real threat to oral health standards, but have they discovered a […]
67% of Brits feel anxious about a trip to the dentist, National Smile Month survey reveals
Sixty-seven percent of Brits feel anxious about going to the dentist, a new survey commissioned for National Smile Month reveals. A poll conducted by the Oral Health Foundation for the annual campaign, which runs from the 15th May to the 15th June, also suggested that 33 percent of people are worried about discomfort, while 26 […]
Fear of the dentist can increase your risk of tooth decay, study reveals
A new study has suggested that a fear of going to the dentist can increase your risk of developing tooth decay. Researchers at King’s College London claim that women are four times more likely to suffer from odontophobia (a phobia of the dentist) than men, putting them at greater risk of dental decay. The study […]
Have Scientists Found The Solution To Dental Phobia?
Scientists believe they may have found the solution to dental phobia, a problem, which affects hundreds of people in the UK. Researchers in Nigeria found that electrotherapy can help to reduce anxiety and fear, paving the way for thousands of patients around the world to undergo dental treatment without feelings of dread and terror. Researchers […]
