Dental anxiety is common among adults and often prevents people from seeking the oral care they need. However, prolonging your visits to the dentist out
For many people, a visit to the dentist isn’t just another appointment, it’s a source of deep fear and stress. Known as dental anxiety, this
OSLO, Norway: Alleviating stress for fearful dental patients, especially vulnerable ones such as children, is of paramount concern for dentists. Now, a major Norwegian study
Few experiences evoke as much fear as sitting in the dental chair—especially for those whose trust was broken early in life. Bridging the fields of
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: A new interdisciplinary commentary by researchers in Denmark calls for dentistry to confront one of its most powerful but overlooked barriers to care:
New research has shed light on the ‘self-reinforcing shame spiral’ that causes patients to avoid seeking dental treatment. The study suggests that many people experiencing
Munir Ravalia discusses clinical hypnotherapy – what it is, how it works and its practical applications in dental settings. Dental anxiety is a widespread issue,
STRASBOURG, France: Dental anxiety is a widespread concern in paediatric dentistry, often leading to treatment interruption or even the complete avoidance of dental care. Nitrous
MONTREAL, Canada: Hypnosis, long associated with stage performances and entertainment, is drawing attention for its clinical applications in the field of dentistry. As the demand
A new survey says that more than half of UK adults (52%) are afraid of dental visits, ranking UK cities based on their level of
New research from Bupa Dental Care has found that nearly half the population (44%) dread visiting the dentist and 76% of those put off the
Restorative dentist Dr Veronica Morris reveals her clinic’s multidisciplinary approach to helping patients overcome their anxiety that, for one patient, is all ‘done with heart’.