For many, a visit to the dentist brings fear, anxiety, or memories of uncomfortable experiences. But dentistry is ...

Dental phobia and dental anxiety are on a spectrum, says Sharonne Zaks, a dentist with more than 20 years' experience and a special focus on anxious and phobic patients. "Although dental anxiety ...

Don’t skip appointments and risk your oral health. Try these strategies to manage dental anxiety instead. By Christina Caron For Hope Alcocer, the diagnosis was grim: 11 cavities. Inflamed gums.

Dental anxiety and mistrust are among the leading reasons individuals avoid dental treatment. Approximately 36% of people in the U.S. have a fear of dental care, with 12% experiencing extreme fear.

Routine dental visits evoke mixed emotions in individuals. While some find them manageable, others experience intense anxiety at the thought of sitting in the dentist’s chair. “Dental anxiety is ...

Dental anxiety is a pervasive issue that affects a significant portion of your patient base. It can manifest as anything from mild unease to full-blown panic attacks, making it a major obstacle for ...

I still have some work that needs to be done, and I’m already worrying about it. Dear Worried: Dental anxiety is common, and to some extent, perfectly rational. The important health care that ...

many dentists believe that the benefits of good oral care for patients with high anxiety and/or dental phobia outweigh the risks of sedation. Dentophobia clinics. These are clinics, staffed by ...

Dental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral ...

Can you give me some advice? — Worried Dear Worried: Dental anxiety is common, and to some extent, perfectly rational. The important health care that dentists offer is invasive, noisy ...

Dental professionals find it difficult to identify patients with severe dental anxiety. At the same time, patients are reluctant to talk about their fears and hope that the staff will understand ...

Correlations between psychological distress and dental anxiety might be an indicator that patients with a generally higher level of psychological symptoms (depression, somatisation, anxiety ...