A 9-year-old San Diego girl died hours after a dental surgery. The medical examiner ruled it accidental, saying the death was ...

People using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reporting "Ozempic teeth," an unusual side effect impacting dental health. "Ozempic ...

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 ...

Did you know over 35% of people experience dental anxiety? That fear can lead many to delay or skip important check-ups—putting their overall health at risk. Dr. Irfan Khan from Polaris Dental ...

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 ...

Let me assure you, you are not the only one. Dental anxiety is the term used to describe this particular issue. The typical psychological reaction to a dental stimulus that has been perceived as ...

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.

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.

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 ...

In this study, 171 participants completed online questionnaires (using the Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire—ACE—IQ) assessing their ACEs and dental anxiety levels ...

Lyon College is in the process of making history as college officials held a groundbreaking for the first dental school in ... Common Habits Are Fueling Your Anxiety How to Keep Cats Out of ...