title: Managing anxiety and pain during dental treatment.
abstract: Behavioral techniques can teach patients how to cope with anxiety and tension while undergoing dental procedures. Practitioners need to know which technique best fits each patient. This report reviews the repertoire of procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas 75235-9044.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Gatchel
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003729:Dental Care / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*