Communication is a key part of your role as a dental nurse, but sometimes the secret of success is all in the delivery. Here, a summary taken from an...
Using technology to provide a better customer experience is commonplace. But, now dentistry is harnessing it in a new and exciting way by taking a...
Alex Daly takes a look at practice-based and non-pharmacological strategies for handling patients with dental fear
Harding S, Vernazza CR, Wilson K, Harding J, Girdler NM (2015) What are dental non-attenders’ preferences for anxiety management techniques? A...
Patients are often fearful, anxious or even phobic about visiting the dentist. This can be approached in a number of ways and patients should be...
Care pathways, along with motivational interviewing techniques and self-care plans, can encourage patients to take ownership of their oral health....
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) suggests that how someone thinks, affects how they feel and behave. This article provides a brief introduction to...
Dental fear is considered to be one of the most frequent problems in paediatric dentistry.
Dental anxiety is a common problem and is associated with reduced quality of life and poorer oral health. In this article, Sharon Bennett describes...
Dental fear and phobia represent a major barrier to dental care. Dental nurses need to know how to address this common phobia. One successful strategy...
