Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Question 1

what is cognitive behavioural therapy?

Answer 1

a type of talking therapy which can help a range of problems like anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Question 2

what can be used to assess a patients dental fear & anxiety?

Answer 2

Modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS) - self questionnaire to report anxiety

Question 3

what are the pharmacological approaches to treating dental fear & anxiety patients?

Answer 3

Oral/IVS/IHS, GA

Question 4

what are the psychological approaches to treating dental fear & anxiety patients?

Answer 4

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT

Question 5

what are some emotional feelings of a anxious/fearful patient?

Answer 5

Anxious, scared, shame, guilt, angry

Question 6

what are some of the physical body reactions of an anxious/fearful patient?

Answer 6

increased HR, Dryness of mouth, sweating, flushed face, increased muscle tension

Question 7

what are some of the behaviours of an anxious/fearful patient?

Answer 7

avoidance, disruptive behaviour (mainly in kids), increased muscle tension, safety behaviours