The Role of Dental Fear and Anxiety in Oral Behavioral Health - Didactic

Fears and anxieties about dental care are common and can be challenging for patients and providers alike. Left unmanaged, dental fear and anxiety can negatively impact dental treatment utilization, oral health, and physical and emotional well-being. This session will highlight concepts for understanding dental fear and anxiety, discuss its causes and consequences, and introduce practical evidence-based approaches for assessing and managing dental fear and anxiety.