title: Pharmacologic modalities in the management and treatment of dental anxiety.
abstract: This article defines the specific situations in which pharmacologic management and treatment of dental anxiety are appropriate and the services of a dentist anesthesiologist are required.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy