Managing the Anxious Dental Patient (interview with Susan Cushing) (1 CEU) - Real World Endo | Endodontics Educational Videos : Real World Endo

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How can the parent reduce anxiety in young patients?

by explaining that pain is normal

by pharmacological use prior to the first appointment

by modeling positive behavior and hiding their own fear of the dentist

by avoiding dental care until the patient is older

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2

How can the dentist reduce the chance of future anxiety in a young patient?

by making sure they have a positive initial experience with the dentist

by avoiding anesthesia during restorations

by effective use of hand over mouth technique

by distracting the patient and avoiding eye contact

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3

Which of the following can help manage anxiety in a patient?

encouraging communication back and forth

validating patient anxiety and positive reinforcement

providing an atmosphere where the patient does not feel powerless and lacking control

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4

Which is an example of modeling in a young patient?

seeing an anxious parent and modeling that behavior

pretending to have pain during a procedure

being a difficult patient

not following through with oral hygiene instructions

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5

Which of the following can help both anxious and non-anxious patients

Composite fillings instead of amalgam fillings

Emphasis on preventive care and enhanced doctor patient communication

Sedation for all dental procedures

Use of Nitrous Oxide for all children

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What is uniquely challenging about an endodontist office setting for managing anxious patients

instant rapport is needed as invasive procedures are sometimes done shortly after meeting the patient

less patients are anxious during root canal therapy

endodontists do not need to communicate the restorative aspect of care

no rubber dam is required for endo treatment

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