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’.
Lottie Manahan discusses how developments in technology can be used to help with periodontal treatment in anxious patients. Periodontal patients often arrive in our chair
Known as ‘The Calming Dentist’, Dr Niall Neeson from Boyne Dental in Navan, explains why ensuring access to dentistry for those suffering from dental phobia
Straumann explores how digital smile design can assist patients with dental anxiety, from scanning to communication. Concepts like digital smile design embrace engagement with a
Many people are afraid of the dentist, which is a common reason behind many missed dentists’ appointments. It is always important to visit the dentist
Abi Chapman talks to us about her experiences receiving dental care whilst living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It is common knowledge amongst dentists, and carers of
Animal-assisted therapy is a good way to calm down children who have a phobia of going to the dentist. This is according to new research
Chinwe Akuonu talks dental anxiety and how dental teams can reassure and comfort nervous patients. Dental anxiety can be described as a learned response of
One third of children have a fear of the dentist – but now a study will look to see whether CBT can help to combat
Approximately one in five adults in Sweden suffers from dental anxiety or dental phobia, according to the University of Gothenburg. Though the number has decreased
Patients who experience greater levels of anxiety during dental visits display greater needs to take painkillers after tooth extractions, according to researchers at CEU Cardenal
Like many of my colleagues, I specialized in dental anesthesiology to be able to help those whose oral health would be neglected without pharmacologic assistance.