Posts Tagged ‘dental phobia’
American dentists taking steps to win back anxious patients
Figures show that almost a quarter of Americans are scared of going to the dentist and many are out off going to the dentist completely because they are anxious and nervous. Dental anxiety is very common and affects most people to a degree. However, in some cases, the anxiety is so severe that patients will […]
Dentists invited to hypnotherapy courses
Dental professionals have been invited to attend hypnotherapy courses to help nervous patients. The courses are being run by the Institute of Hypnotherapy for Medical and Dental Practice and the sessions will be taught by Dr John Butler, creator of the institute. The aims of the courses are to teach dentists how to effectively manage […]
A sympathetic approach essential for patients with dental phobia
Dentists who are trained in dealing with patients with dental phobia have insisted that a sensitive and sympathetic approach is required and urged fellow dentists to treat the issue of dental phobia in an understanding and compassionate manner. Dental phobia is a common condition; the British Dental Association estimates that 25 percent of people suffer […]
New device could help anxious dental patients
A new device, which cancels out the dreaded noise of the dental drill, could help thousands of anxious dental patients. Dental anxiety is extremely common and many patients are filled with dread at the mere thought of the dentist’s drill, let alone the noise it makes. The new device can be plugged into an MP3 […]
Dental anxiety rife amongst female patients
Figures from the adult dental health survey have revealed that 20 percent of women suffer from extreme dental anxiety. The survey revealed that 54 percent of women feel anxious the day before a dental appointment and 57 percent claim to feel frightened while they are waiting for their appointment at the surgery. Figures for dental […]
British researchers coming up with innovative dental solutions
For many years, America has been leading the way in dental research and the Hollywood smile has become the ultimate symbol of US success; however, British dental researchers are working on a number of innovative new solutions to tackle age-old dental health problems. Researchers at the Dental Institute at Barts and the London School of […]
Dental Health Arlington gives local children something to smile about
A team of dental professionals from Dental Health Arlington visited elementary school students to teach them about oral hygiene and provide them with preventative dental treatments. The team, which was made up of dental assistants and hygienists visited around thirty schools in the Arlington area, as well as one school in Mansfield. During the visits, […]
Kissdental treating an increasing number of nervous patients
Dentists from Kissdental have reported an increase in the number of nervous patients in recent months. Dental anxiety is very common, affecting most people to some degree; many people suffer mild anxiety when faced with a trip to the dentist but others are affected much more severely and their anxiety can prevent them from going […]
Coast tooth fairy fights dental-phobia
Children suffering from dental phobia are being eased into their treatment using a unique method at a Gold Coast dental clinic. Children who visit the TFI Dental Spa in Labrador, Queensland, are eased of their fears of the dentist chair by Stephanie Wilson, who dresses up as a tooth fairy. Children have the option to […]
Devon Dental practice teams up with hypnotherapist
A dental practice in Devon has teamed-up with a hypnotherapist to help treat their nervous, anxious and phobic patients. The Riverview Dental practice, in Totnes, Devon, is utilising the services of hypnotherapist Chris Fleet in order to help those patients who are scared and nervous about visiting the dentist. Dental phobia is an issue that […]
