Effectiveness of two procedures for reducing dental fear: group-administered desensitization and group education and discussion.
Self-control desensitization and education and discussion groups improved the behavior of subjects who were extremely anxious about dental treatment. These two treatment procedures can be used effectively on a group basis in the community by dentists who receive some basic training in administration.
D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology*; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012064:Relaxation Therapy