Posts Tagged ‘nervous patients’
Stornoway’s new dental clinic becomes the first practice to open in the Western Isles in 30 years
A brand new dental clinic in Stornoway has become the first practice to open in the Western Isles for 30 years. Castleview Practice, which has opened on Cromwell Street, will offer NHS dental treatment for local residents. Mr Sridhar Kalvakuntla, the owner, described the move as a “big responsibility,” but added that it was a […]
Pittsburgh dentist welcomes new dental therapy puppy to ease patient anxiety
A dentist from Pittsburgh has welcomed a new addition to his practice team in a bid to soothe anxious patients. Dr Ted Steliotes has recently started bringing his puppy, Smudge, into the office to help nervous patients feel more relaxed. Dr Steliotes, from Steliotes Dental Spa in McMurray, got his French bulldog puppy, Smudge, from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leicester dentist found guilty of misconduct
A dentist from Leicester has been found guilty of misconduct at a General Dental Council hearing. Peter Wesolowski, from AA Giovani & Associates, faced a GDC hearing after it emerged that he touched two female patients inappropriately, made comments about his nurse’s sex life in front of a patient and made inappropriate comments about Pakistanis […]
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 […]
