A quarter of adults report a clinically significant fear of dental injections, and 1 in 20 say they avoid dental treatment due to such fears. Could a computer-assisted relaxation learning tool that ...

Dental anxiety is a common fear, affecting millions of people worldwide. The thought of drills, needles, and unfamiliar procedures can trigger feelings of stress and even panic. But neglecting your ...

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?

A computerized video tool designed to reduce fear of dental injections has the potential to help patients stop avoiding dental care due to fear, according to a new study in a supplement of the Journal ...

For this edition of the Medical Minute, Dave Diehl, DDS explains why some people have fear of the dentist and ways to make a trip there actually enjoyable.

As an ICU nurse and EMT, Kathy Machuga has seen it all, and yet she is still scared to death of going to the dentist. "It is like anxiety on steroids," she said. "It's a terrible thing. I cannot ...