Posts Tagged ‘dental phobia’
Dental Treatment Disgusts Women Than Men
A study has found that women find dental treatment more disgusting than men. The survey revealed that women were up to “six times more disgusted” by dental procedures than men. Researchers found that women were up to six times more disgusted than men when they looked at photographs of scenes from dental treatments and procedures. […]
Port Melbourne Dental Yogi Promotes Wellbeing
Principal Dentist and Yogi Dr. Fern White of the Beacon Cove Dental group in Port Melbourne pioneers a blend of mindfulness and dentistry techniques for relaxed treatment enhancement. In providing a holistic environment for the dentistry team and patients, Dr. White is introducing mindfulness techniques for the benefit of staff and individuals in treatment. A […]
Patient Travels Over 90 Miles To Conquer Phobia
Huddersfield resident David Slack, had refused to go to the dentist for almost 24 years, suffering from dental phobia. It was only until a close friend told him of a new dental facility, located 90 miles away in the North East. Billingham’s Queensway private Dental Clinic is in collaboration with Hartlepool’s University hospital to provide […]
Molly The Therapy Dog Helps Anxious Dental Patients In Minnesota
Dental anxiety is a very common problem, but one dental office in Woodbury, Minnesota, has found a very effective solution: Molly the dog. Molly, a four year old cocker spaniel, has helped to bring calm to Applewood Family Dental in Woodbury; she helps to comfort nervous patients and distract patients to stop them from feeling […]
Yet Another New Technique To Help Fearful Patients
Modern dentistry is a 3-pronged profession it seems nowadays. First of all, research is performed regularly to find new treatments; second is education with particular reference to preventive dentistry and third involves finding ways to help fearful patients. This latter perspective has been gaining ground lately with a number of remedies suggested. The latest idea […]
New Anaesthetic Nasal Spray Could Be Good News For Dental Patients
A new anaesthetic nasal spray could spell good news for dental patients. The spray, which could replace lidocaine injections, is currently undergoing clinical trials. The findings of the second stage of testing were published online in May and will be included in the July edition of the Journal of Dental Research. The second phase of […]
Cornish Patients Struggling To Pay Dental Bills
A study has revealed that many dental patients in Cornwall are struggling to afford dental bills, with many resorting to using credit cards or taking out a payday loan to foot the bill. The study, which was carried out by Simplyhealth, revealed that around 40,000 patients have not been to the dentist in the last […]
Bradford Dental Anxiety Specialist Available To Help Children
The Bradford District Care Trust is offering help for nervous children to enable them to visit the dentist without experiencing anxiety and worry. The trust, which is based in Saltaire, is providing anxious children with specialist help from professionals who are trained to care for patients with dental anxiety. Figures show that most people experience […]
Dental Phobic Shares Her Story After Avoiding The Dentist For Over 20 Years
Victoria White, a sufferer of dental phobia, has shared her story after avoiding going to the dentist for more than 20 years. Victoria first developed a fear of going to the dentist when her childhood dentist told her than her teeth “attracted tartar” she said that even at a young age, she felt she had […]
Derby Dentist All Smiles After Hearing Of Award Nomination
A dentist from Derby is celebrating after being short-listed for a prestigious award. Ravi Nathwani, from Littleover Dental Practice, has been short-listed for Best young Dentist in the North East at the Dentistry Awards 2012. Ravi said that his ability to help nervous patients and children to feel relaxed was the reason that he received […]
