Posts Tagged ‘dental phobia’
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 […]
Dental Phobia Prevents Dental-Check-ups
Many people hate the thought of going anywhere near the dentist due to a common fear of the dentist and dental treatments. Many people go for years without seeking dental treatment due to their anxiety and fear. This means that their oral heath suffers and small problems turn into larger more costly ones in the […]
Increasing Demand For Homeopathic Dentistry, Says BHDA
The British Homeopathic Dental Association (BHDA) recognises that the drive for personalised care and a holistic approach means homeopathic dentistry opportunities exist to meet increasing demand. Homeopathic healthcare aims to improve the body’s immunity and self-recovery through natural therapies that may be used to complement with modern dental techniques. The BHDA encourages dentists, both private […]
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, […]
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 […]
Whine of the Dental Drill-Erased
The shrill whine of the dental drill never helped any dental visit, especially for those who suffer from dental anxiety. However, researchers from London South Bank University, Brunel University and King’s College London may have found the ideal solution. The team have been working on a device, which morphs all sounds into a digital signal […]
Big Screen Star Cured of Dental Fear by Dentist
Jennifer Anniston, star of hit TV series Friends and the soon to be released film, Horrible Bosses (in which she plays a dentist) claims her dentist uses unorthodox methods to help anxious and fearful dental patients whenever they had an appointment. The 42 year old star answered questions about her role in Horrible Bosses and […]
Survey suggests that going to the Dentist is scarier than snakes and spiders
A survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has found that going to the dentist makes people more anxious than snakes and spiders. The results of the survey echo the recent results of the Adult Dental Health survey, which revealed that almost half of dental patients suffered from dental anxiety. The British Dental […]
Glasgow dentist launches new painless dental treatment
A Glasgow dentist has launched a new painless dental treatment, which could make a huge difference to patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia. City centre practice, Integrated Dentalcare, has launched the water laser treatment, a treatment which has become extremely popular amongst celebrities in Hollywood. Water laser treatment completely numbs the tissue around the […]
