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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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