Every dentist has probably had patients with unrealistic expectations, a penchant for practice-hopping, or not complying with treatment plans. One presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 ...

When it comes to dealing with difficult patients, most dentists are reactive when they should be proactive. However, when you take the time to prepare for difficult patients, you’ll increase your ...

Young people who have experienced bullying, divorce, violence or abuse are significantly more likely to be anxious in the dentist’s chair.

Dental fear is an intense emotional reaction that can be characterized by anxiety, palpitations, sweating, dizziness, a feeling of unreality or nausea. It may cause some people to avoid going to the ...

Improv comedy classes are part of the training medical residents at Minnesota's Mayo Clinic receive. It's an effort to help doctors learn early how to improve relationships with patients. Some doctors ...

Going to the dentist can be a challenge for some patients. But for those with disabilities, it can be an overwhelming experience. At Farmingdale State College’s Dental Hygiene Care Center, the new ...

But for many people, even a routine cleaning can become a major issue if you contend with a diagnosis actually called dental ...