Psychology and Dental Anxiety

Question 1

How much of adult population are dentally anxious?

Answer 1

1/3rd

Question 2

Impact of dental anxiety?

Answer 2

Avoidance
Poor dental health
Poor OH

Question 3

What is fear?

Answer 3

Primitive, basic emotion tied to fight or flight to imminent and specific threat

Question 4

3 main components of fear?

Answer 4

Subjective experience of apprehension
Psycho-physiological changes
Attempt to avoid or escape e

Question 5

Example of physiological change caused by fear?

Answer 5

Adrenal glands release adrenaline/ cortisol

Question 6

3 systems of fear?

Answer 6

Cognitive
Behavioural
Physical

Question 7

What is anxiety?

Answer 7

Feelings of apprehension that difficult to release tangible sources of stimulation

Question 8

What are dental anxieties often related to?

Answer 8

Past dental experiences

Question 9

Management technique for those w/ dental phobia?

Answer 9

Sedation
TLC
Psychological interventions

Question 10

Examples of psychological interventions?

Answer 10

Behavioural therapy
Cognitive therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy