Dental anxiety

73% of Patients Have Lied to Their Dentist

You probably know that most of your patients aren’t honest with you, as 73%...

How to Talk to Patients About Safety and COVID-19

During normal times, nearly 75% of adults in the United States encounter some amount...

Survey Compares Dental Visits to Unpleasant Experiences

Many people would prefer different uncomfortable and unpleasant experiences compared to going to the...

12% of Children Have Nightmares About Their Teeth

Twelve percent of children have woken up from a nightmare about their oral health,...

IADR Honors Use of Virtual Reality to Treat Dental Anxiety and Phobia

The International Association of Dental Research (IADR) has recognized a researcher at the Charles...

How to Defuse Red Alert Situations With Upset Patients

“You need to get here. Fast.” That’s not a message one likes to receive...

In-Office General Anesthesia Increases Comprehensive Pediatric Dental Care

Children often don’t get the oral healthcare they need because of anxiety, costs, the...

The Eight Qualities of Great Customer Service in Dentistry

Customer-centered service is the key to any successful business, and dentistry is no different....

Study to Explore How Dentists Assess Dental Pain in Children

Cameron Randall, PhD, of the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry has received a...

How Dental Professionals Can Alleviate Dental Anxiety in Patients

Patients who suffer from dental anxiety are less likely to go to the dentist....