Many individuals harbor a fear of visiting the dentist, a phenomenon known as dental anxiety or dental phobia. This fear can stem from various factors including past traumatic experiences, fear of ...

Nearly 3 out of 4 adults report some level of fear These fears are frequently rooted in childhood experiences TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Afraid of the dentist? You’re far from alone, a ...

A new app created by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and Penn School of Dental Medicine shows promise in treating dental fear. Does the idea of sitting in a dental chair make your palms sweat?

For many people, the prospect of going for a dental procedure is met with fear and trepidation. But a growing trend, laser dentistry, which uses energy generated by light to remove soft or hard tissue ...

Nearly three out of four adults fear going to the dentist, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. While dental fear is common, the study—led by ...

Fear of dentistry. It's a running gag going back to the Three Stooges—all those cringe-worthy scenes of a victim squirming in a chair while the dentist reaches for a pair of pliers and an ...

The progression of children’s dental fear may not be solely dependent on the type of sedation they receive during restorative treatment, according to a study published on April 5 in the International ...

The General Dental Council (GDC) has this week published its updated decision-making guidance in a bid to reduce fear among ...

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Nearly 3 of 4 adults fear going to the dentist, researchers report in the September issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. That means dental fear is even more widespread than earlier ...

Oct. 3—For many people, the prospect of going for a dental procedure is met with fear and trepidation. But a growing trend, laser dentistry, which uses energy generated by light to remove soft or hard ...