A Ghost from the Past. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chapman, H.R.
• Is Part Of: JDR clinical and translational research. Volume 1:Number 3(2016)
• Page Start: 300
• Page End: 301
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: patient-centered care -- dental anxiety -- communication -- etiology of dental fear -- childhood trauma -- relaxation; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dental technology -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Periodicals; Dentistry; Dental technology; Oral medicine; Periodicals; 617.6005
• DOI: 10.1177/2380084416664487
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2380-0844

Abstract

This narrative illustrates how childhood trauma can influence the ability to cope with dental fear and treatment. It also demonstrates that a sympathetic dentist with the appropriate training can help these patients to overcome their dental fear and give them the skills to deal with other problems.