Comprehensive Care for Anxious Dental Patients

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to offer a patient-centered perspective on dental anxiety and to propose strategies for enhancing patients' access to dental healthcare. Key topics covered will encompass an examination of the terminology employed to delineate varying levels of dental apprehension, as well as the application of behavioral and pharmacological techniques to support patients in completing their dental treatments. Additionally, the course will delve into treatment adjustments aimed at mitigating patients' procedural fears, identifying the most common dental scenarios causing stress in patients, exploring the origins of dental-related fears, and addressing the adverse effects of stress on dental staff members.