Practical Considerations for Treating the Anxious Dental Patient

March 2, 2012

Source: Oral Health Journal, February 2012

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Date of publication: February, 2012

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: Dental anxiety is a common presentation that can be treated. Patients who present as avoidant or irritable could be anxious.   Screening for anxiety can be useful – a simple one-question questionnaire can be effective.

Length of publication: web page


Dental Phobia app

August 2, 2011

Source: Dentistry.co.uk

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Date of publication: July, 2011

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: Information about an app created by a dentist to give people more information about dental sedation to help them overcome their fear.

Length of publication: Web page

Some important notes: The app is available to purchase by clicking here.


New device drowns out dentists drill noise

February 3, 2011

Source: DentalPlans.co.uk

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Date of publication: January, 2011

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: Researchers are developing a device that people who have dental anxiety will find useful.  The device cancels out the sound of the drill and instead they can listen to their choice of music on a MP3 player.

Length of publication: Web page


Dentist Using DVDs to Tackle Patient Phobia

March 2, 2010

Source: DentalPlans.co.uk

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Date of publication: February, 2010

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: A dentist is offering patients, who have dental phobias, the chance to watch shows and films through DVD glasses while undergoing treatment.

Length of publication: Web page