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Half of Norwegian children recall dental procedures despite sedation, study finds

OSLO, Norway: Alleviating stress for fearful dental patients, especially vulnerable ones such as children, is of paramount concern for dentists. Now, a ...

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“Helping people regain control in the dental chair can ripple out into daily life”

Few experiences evoke as much fear as sitting in the dental chair—especially for those whose trust was broken early in life. Bridging the fields of ...

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Breaking the silence: How dental shame undermines oral health and equity

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: A new interdisciplinary commentary by researchers in Denmark calls for dentistry to confront one of its most powerful but overlooked ...

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New study explores VR hypnosis for managing dental anxiety in children

STRASBOURG, France: Dental anxiety is a widespread concern in paediatric dentistry, often leading to treatment interruption or even the complete avoidance ...

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Hypnosis—a useful complementary tool for oral health professionals?

MONTREAL, Canada: Hypnosis, long associated with stage performances and entertainment, is drawing attention for its clinical applications in the field of ...

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New study highlights the environmental impacts of patient sedation

LEEDS, England: Dentistry is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, and in the UK, dental services provided through the National Health Service ...

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Study investigates silent stress among adolescents in the dental setting

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Pain or fear of pain during dental treatment, whether it be from anaesthetic injections, tooth extraction or orthodontic treatment, is ...

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Supporting dental professionals in offering trauma-informed services

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada: Trauma is an emotional response caused by certain past events that have caused great distress in individuals. Since ...

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VR and AI prove useful aids in treating patients with mental disabilities

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Every dental clinician in the world will, at some point, treat a patient with a form of mental disability, and according to recent ...

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Sensory-adapted dental clinic reduces stress in autistic children

LOS ANGELES, US: Dental visits can be a source of great stress for patients, especially those who have autism. In a recent study, researchers at the ...

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Smoking during pregnancy associated with dental anxiety, according to new study

TURKU, Finland: Dental anxiety has implications for dental treatment, since sufferers may delay care, negatively affecting oral health and quality of life. ...

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Norwegian researchers confirm factors contributing to negative oral health-related quality of life

ROGALAND, Norway: Norwegian researchers have found that dental treatment avoidance, increased levels of dental anxiety and general anxiety, and increased ...

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“Psychological knowledge and techniques will save time, money and frustration in the long run”

When it comes to collaboration with psychologists in a dental setting, many clinicians think simply of writing referrals for patients with anxiety. Dental ...

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Treating dental fear at early age is more effective, research shows

OULU, Finland: Dental fear is one of the most common fears in developed countries. Globally, the overall prevalence in children and adolescents is estimated...

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Align Technology announces digital edition of Invisalign Scientific Symposium for orthodontists

LONDON, UK: Align Technology has announced that it is hosting its annual Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Invisalign Scientific Symposium on 2 and ...

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Mental health initiative for dentists launched

LONDON, UK: Last week, the Mental Health Foundation celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week, encouraging UK residents to take stock of their psychological ...

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How can the dental team help reduce patient anxiety?

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Though its causes can be unclear and multiform, the effects of dental anxiety in patients are well understood. As it increases, patients...

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Interview: “Helping patients begins with recognizing the anxiety”

Being in a dental setting may often make people feel uncomfortable. As dental anxiety increases, patients may intentionally miss dental appointments and ...

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Study examines correlation between maternal dental anxiety and oral health status of children

MURADNAGAR, India: Many people with dental anxiety avoid regular visits to the dentist, which in turn can lead to a deterioration in their oral health and ...

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New study investigates dental anxiety in children

MANGALORE, India: A key reason behind people not attending regular oral health check-ups can be anxiety stemming from their first experience in a dental ...

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Half of Norwegian children recall dental procedures despite sedation, study finds

“Helping people regain control in the dental chair can ripple out into daily life”

Breaking the silence: How dental shame undermines oral health and equity

New study explores VR hypnosis for managing dental anxiety in children

Hypnosis—a useful complementary tool for oral health professionals?

New study highlights the environmental impacts of patient sedation

Study investigates silent stress among adolescents in the dental setting

Supporting dental professionals in offering trauma-informed services

VR and AI prove useful aids in treating patients with mental disabilities

Sensory-adapted dental clinic reduces stress in autistic children

Smoking during pregnancy associated with dental anxiety, according to new study

Norwegian researchers confirm factors contributing to negative oral health-related quality of life

“Psychological knowledge and techniques will save time, money and frustration in the long run”

Treating dental fear at early age is more effective, research shows

Align Technology announces digital edition of Invisalign Scientific Symposium for orthodontists

Mental health initiative for dentists launched

How can the dental team help reduce patient anxiety?

Interview: “Helping patients begins with recognizing the anxiety”

Study examines correlation between maternal dental anxiety and oral health status of children

New study investigates dental anxiety in children

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