Dental Anxiety and Fear: What are the Best Evidence Based Measure to Avoid it?

Abstract

Fear to dental drill and fill is common and widespread throughout the world population. It affects quite a large population of all ages all over the globe. Many patients go untreated because anxiety or stress is commonly associated with dental settings [1]. Special needs people, such as pregnant mothers, old people or disabled children are much affected. The question arises is what has been done scientifically to reduce the negative impact associated with dental anxiety? How successful we are in controlling it? What are the most productive ways to enhance patient’s confidence against it? The severity of anxiety may vary among people