MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dental phobia'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:53:23 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566714&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpain-free-dentistry-nasal-anesthetic-sniff-sniff%2F This is pretty darn cool. The lab of William Fray, Ph D and Leah Hanson, Ph D at Regions Hospital in St. Paul were pleased when their employee, Neil Johnson, discovered that lidocaine or xylocaine inhaled through the nose of laboratory rats ran down the trigeminal nerve to numb the teeth, jaws, and mouths. The results were 20 times stronger than when the same medications were administered to the brain or in the blood. In addition to using the new discovery for numbing dental patients during procedures, the technique may be used to treat dental phobia, severe facial pain, migraine headaches, and other problems. The research indicates that the sprayed lidocaine or xylocaine may be administered into the maxillary sinus for quick, precisely focused numbing. There is hope that the technique wil... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566714 Fri, 14 May 2010 16:10:07 +0100 3566714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490747&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fno-more-dental-drill-with-icon-caries-infiltrant%2F Minimally invasive is in. That makes DMG America one cool cat. Instead of treating a decaying tooth with remineralization or a filling, dentists can now rebuild a decaying tooth with Icon caries infiltrant by DMG America. No drill. No filling. No problem. Icon is a microscopic, invasive material that literally fills and reinforces tooth enamel. The product can be used for smooth surfaces and proximal caries that extends to the first third of dentin, D1. In just 15 minutes, you can restore the integrity of a tooth with progressing caries. Simply prepare the area with a rubber dam, then treat the tooth with a gel containing 15% HCL. The pores will open in the affected area, and you will then rinse, apply ethanol to dry, and then air dry the tooth. Apply Icon to the lesion and light cure. A s... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490747 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:05:41 +0100 3490747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306921&cid=t_183109_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fblp_ZATKmA4%2F Fear of dentists seems to be universal. We all know people who are afraid to go see a dentist. Some people may have been traumatized while in a dentist’s chair earlier in life, some may have unknowingly developed their fear from the adults around them, or maybe they are just afraid. No matter the reason, although they may be afraid and delay trips to the dentist, they most likely end up going to have the necessary procedures done. However, there are many who are so afraid that they never go to the dentist, despite the condition of their teeth and this is a serious issue that has to be addressed. Dental care is more than cosmetic and it’s more than just fixing a broken tooth or putting in a filling. Dentists are trained to look for signs of oral cancers and they often can tell t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306921 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:55:48 +0100 3306921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981240&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-anxiety-a-cycle-of-bad-teeth-and-bad-feelings%2F Out of one thousand subjects, aged 15 to 32, who participated in a study with University of Otago in New Zealand, one quarter suffered from dental anxiety. For research purposes in this project, “dental anxiety” refers to people who completely avoid dental care out of fear. Head researcher, Prof. Murray Thompson, reports that anxious subjects became increasingly more anxious about dental care as time progressed, until dental work was unavoidable. The professor attributes this to the fact that postponing dental care will lead to more extensive dental problems, which require more significant procedures. In analyzing the patients, Prof. Thompson found that those with anxiety tended to have a more skeptical outlook on life and felt anxious in many situations outside of dental care. The stu... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981240 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:17:10 +0100 2981240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981152&cid=t_183109_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fanxious_personalities_linked_to_poor_oral_health.htm Jo Galer - University of Otago People with anxious personalities are more likely to have poor oral health, including decayed or missing teeth, a University of Otago, New Zealand study has found. A recent study, published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, looked at the anxiety levels of 1037 participants aged 15 to 32 in the long-running Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study and identified about one quarter of the group who were dentally anxious. Split into three groups, they had always been dentally anxious (stable anxious); or had developed dental anxiety later as adolescents (adolescent-onset anxious), or as adults (adult- onset anxious). Those in the stable anxious group had more tooth decay at age five and early experience of dentists; the adult-onset group... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981152 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:00 +0100 2981152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512147&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpatients-overcome-control-issues-dental-fear-with-the-dental-button%2F Comfort, trust, performance. That’s the tagline on www.TheDentalButton.com. The little hand-held device is similar to the buttons game show contestants hold to buzz in with an answer. But The Dental Button stops the drill. If statistics aren’t too stilted, about half of the population avoids dental visits because of fear. Of those, some unknown number experience fear because of control issues. As for the 50% who visit the dentist regularly, 85% suffer from anxiety in the dental chair. The Dental Button is intended to put control into the patients’ hands – literally. At the push of a button, a patient can stop your drill. In a yearlong trial, The Dental Button was shown to reduce patient anxiety by 50-80%. Also, during the trial, 90% of the patients who used The Dental Button told t... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512147 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:29:22 +0100 2512147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365108&cid=t_183109_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fhow_i_conquered_my_fear_of_the_dentist.htm Terrified by the prospect of dental surgery? Don't worry, says Lisa Jewell By Lisa Jewell None of us exactly look forward to visiting the dentist but for some people, it is a source of huge anxiety. Readers of Ian O'Doherty's column in these pages will know the terror the dentist's drill can instil in patients and the pain that some people will endure rather than face their fears. These fears can mean that people avoid dental treatment altogether, which can store up big problems for the future. More... © Independent.ie (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365108 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:16:00 +0100 2365108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2320742&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fscared-dental-patients-explained%2F The American Association of Endodontists recently reported results from a survey about dental fear. About 80% of adults fear the dentist in the US. This sounds crazy, but the survey shows that adults fear a root canal almost as much as flying in an airplane during a storm! Just over 40% fear a root canal more than a job interview or public speaking. Why are these folks so darned afraid of the dentist? Root Canal Number-One Feared Procedure The primary cause for dental phobia is fear of pain, and a root canal is the most feared procedure. In regards to root canals, about a third of respondents base their fears on stories they’ve heard from other people, not from their own experience. Funny thing is, the AAE says that most root canal patients consider their procedure positive. And just so ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2320742 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:17:27 +0100 2320742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121513&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Flisten-to-patients-who-feel-lightheaded-in-the-dental-chair%2F If you have ever had a patient complain of feeling lightheaded, you’re not alone. According to a study (AGD May/June 2008), this complaint is the most common emergency occurrence at the dentist’s office. About 3.5% of people suffer from vasovagal syncope. It can lead to loss of consciousness. People experience this condition as a result of stress, anxiety, fatigue, pain, or at the sight of blood. Vasovagal syncope can begin with dizziness, whitening of the face, heart palpitations, a heated sensation, cold and clammy sweating, nausea, vision changes, hyperventilation, and lightheadedness. MayoClinic.com defines vasovagal syncope as “…the most common cause of fainting… The trigger results in a sudden drop in your heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces blood flow... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121513 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:04:36 +0100 2121513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2092498&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnitrous-oxide-plus-relaxation-coaching%2F An InnovationsReport post says that one study shows patients under nitrous oxide may experience enhanced effects if hypnosis or relaxation coaching is performed. This is good news for dental phobic patients who do not want oral sedation or IV sedation. Thirty people were administered nitrous oxide and given a series of imagination tests. THe tests showed that oxide improved imagination by about 10%. Because imagination is closely related to hypnotic suggestibility, the study could lead to more research on the topic. Many dentists overseas and some in the US currently employ a relaxation coach or hypnotherapist for patients, upon request. Read the full article here. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2092498 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:32:08 +0100 2092498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1788642&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Flavender-aromatherapy-to-ease-dental-stress%2F A recent study by researchers at King’s College, London, analyzed the anxiety level of 340 dental patients before their visits. A “significant difference” was found between those who smelled lavender before their visit and those who did not, according to Dr. Koula Asimakopoulou. The procedure the patients were to undergo had no impact on the findings. Lavender comes in essential oil form and has been used to treat migraines and anxiety in the past. With this new research, dentists can easily help patients be more at ease during dental appointments. Formerly known as “aspic,” lavender essential oil was used in France as early as the 15th Century. SOURCE: Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2822105/Lavender-calms-patients-nerves-at-the-dentist.html AGORA... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1788642 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:00:40 +0100 1788642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1738968&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fhypnotherapy-to-alleviate-dental-fear%2F Many people are scared of the dentist, and while no hard, fast statistics are available, it is estimated that 20-50% of people avoid dental visits because of fear. The phobia can stem from bad dental experiences in a patient’s past, control issues, or simply fear of needles, pain, or the unknown. Oral conscious sedation, meaning nitrous plus anxiolysis, has swept the dental industry and helped many people overcome their dental stress. Here at DentalBlogs, we have posted articles about little things that make patients feel more comfortable, from ergonomic chairs and spa dentistry to the use of sign language for patients to communicate with doctors during procedures. Lately, we seem to be hearing more and more about hypnotherapy as a means to overcome dental fear. A few months ago, ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1738968 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:32:40 +0100 1738968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700597&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Finchairtv-improve-patient-comfort-and-advertise-services%2F Your team cares more, works harder, takes more training, and invests more time in your patients. That’s what sets you apart, right? Philosophically and practically, those things are important - essential even. More and more, though, people want to be pampered with technology. They also want to forget they’re in the dentist’s chair. Some dentists offer iPods for personalized music listening; others have noise-cancelling headphones so that patients can listen to music and not hear the dental drill at all. Flat-screen televisions in the operatories are popular right now, expecially because they can pull double duty for patient education and entertainment. InChairTV takes televisions in the ops one step further. InChairTV consists of a pair of “glasses” or eyewea... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700597 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:05:24 +0100 1700597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1657377&cid=t_183109_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_early_onset_anxiolytic_efficacy_after_a_single_dos.htm J Psychopharmacol. 2008 Jul 17;doi:10.1177/0269881108094722 Early onset anxiolytic efficacy after a single dose of pregabalin: double-blind, placebo- and active-comparator controlled evaluation using a dental anxiety model Nutt D, Mandel F, Baldinetti F. Psychopharmacology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Clinical R&D, Statistics, Pfizer Inc, New York, USA; Global Medical, Neuroscience, Pfizer Inc, New York, USA To evaluate acute onset of anxiolytic activity using a dental anxiety model, 89 patients were randomised to double-blind single dose pregabalin [Lyrica®] 150 mg, alprazolam [Xanax®] 0.5 mg or placebo 4 h before a scheduled dental procedure. A Dental Anxiety Total score >12 (moderate-to-severe) without meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1657377 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:40:00 +0100 1657377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1630939&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fangies-list-poll-50-are-afraid-of-the-dentist%2F Angie’s List is an online community and resource that recently added dentists to the healthcare category on the site. A recent poll found that half of Angie’s List  respondents fear dental visits – whether because of pain, needles, drills, or other reasons. The poll also revealed that most patients stay with their dentist, even if they are scared, just to avoid the hassle of switching dentists. Read more here: http://cbs3.com/topstories/dentist.angies.list.2.768848.html. While no hard, reliable statistics are available on the number of people who suffer with dental phobia, you can learn more about the condition and its psychological effects here: http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/what_is_dental_phobia.html.  The ADA also has some good articles about dental fear. Visit them o... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1630939 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:43:04 +0100 1630939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451711&cid=t_183109_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fneed-a-hand-in-quelling-dental-anxiety%2F Up to 20% of patients suffer with dental stress, also called dental phobia or dental anxiety. Dentists have responded by offering anxiolysis, conscious oral sedation, and a number of amenities to make patients feel confident and comfortable in the dental chair. Some dentists tell jokes, some hum or sing, and others explain every procedure before they begin. A Harvard study recently found that hand signals could become yet another strategy in reducing dental stress. The Cleveland Clinic Department of Dentistry has developed some hand signals for such use. You can download the DENTISIGN signals here. SOURCE: DENTISIGN; DentalPlans.com (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451711 Mon, 19 May 2008 13:31:04 +0100 1451711