Management of the Dentally Anxious Patient: The Dentist's Perspective

Conclusions: According to practicing dentists, over one-quarter of their patients suffer from dental anxiety. Most dentists perceive themselves as responsible for treating these patients and are willing to receive appropriate training. Incorporating behavioural and pharmacological management techniques in the undergraduate dental curriculum and expanding postgraduate training programmes in this field are important issues that can improve the well-being of both dentally anxious patients and their dentists.

Source: Oral health and Preventive dentistry - February 21, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research