Anaesthesia, sedation and anxiety management

Understanding hypersensitive gagging in dentistry

Hypersensitive gagging can turn even straightforward care into something far more difficult, not only for the clinician trying to deliver…

Dentistry

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What every dentist needs to understand about trauma and dental anxiety 

We hear from trauma-informed practitioner Ella McCrystal on why understanding trauma, mental health and human behaviour is becoming increasingly important…

Dentistry

Experts to design quieter dental drills to reduce dental anxiety

Experts are designing a dental drill that minimises noise without compromising efficiency as research shows its a key source of…

Patient management

What do dental professionals wish their patients knew about dental anxiety?

Bupa Dental Care shares the results of its survey into dental anxiety and how dental professionals help their patients through…

Patient management

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Feelings of shame a ‘potent treatment barrier’ for dental patients

New research has shed light on the ‘self-reinforcing shame spiral’ that causes patients to avoid seeking dental treatment. The study…

Dentistry

Young people who experience divorce or abuse more likely to have dental fear

Young people who have experienced bullying, divorce, violence or abuse are significantly more likely to be anxious to visit the…

Dentistry

How can clinical hypnotherapy be used in dentistry?

Munir Ravalia discusses clinical hypnotherapy – what it is, how it works and its practical applications in dental settings. Dental…

Dentistry

Goodbye gag reflex: reduce the risk of costly overrun chair time           

DPC Dental explains how a new product can eliminate the costly wasted chair time associated with a sensitive gag reflex…

Dentistry

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Which UK city has the most dental fear?

A new survey says that more than half of UK adults (52%) are afraid of dental visits, ranking UK cities…

Dentistry