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Anxiety disorders: dental implications.

James W Little1

  • 1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

General Dentistry
|April 2, 2004
PubMed
Summary
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Anxiety disorders are common psychiatric issues. Dentists can manage patient anxiety through behavioral or pharmacologic methods, or refer severe cases for medical treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Dental Psychology

Background:

  • Anxiety disorders represent a significant public health concern, being the most prevalent psychiatric issue.
  • Common anxiety disorders include phobias, panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and acute stress disorder.
  • Recent events have heightened awareness of anxiety's impact on mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To underscore the importance of dentists identifying and managing patient anxiety.
  • To outline strategies for dental professionals in addressing patient anxiety.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on anxiety disorders and their impact.
  • Analysis of dental patient management strategies for anxiety.

Main Results:

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  • Dentists play a crucial role in recognizing and alleviating patient anxiety during dental procedures.
  • Management strategies range from behavioral interventions to pharmacological treatments.
  • Severe anxiety cases may necessitate referral for specialized medical evaluation and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Effective dental care requires dentists to be adept at managing patient anxiety.
  • A combination of behavioral and pharmacological approaches can successfully manage most anxious dental patients.
  • Referral is a key component for handling complex or severe anxiety cases in dentistry.