Title:

e-Den module 3 - Anxiety and pain control in dentistry

Description:

The control of pain and anxiety is an integral part of dental practice and good patient care. A sound understanding of the mechanisms and appropriate management options regarding pain and anxiety is therefore essential for all dental practitioners. Module 3 will outline this subject area and provide the learner with a working knowledge of the main principles of dental pain and anxiety.

Hierarchy:

Dentistry (e-Den) > e-Den module 3 - Anxiety and pain control in dentistry

Keywords:

pain mechanisms, pain management, local anaesthetics, local anaesthetic techniques, dental anxiety, behavioural management, sedation, general anaesthesia, hypnosis, acupuncture

Created:

12 May 2010

Updated:

30 Nov 2020