title: [To finish with fear of dental care].
abstract: The patient facing the dentist knows fear, anxiety. The symbolism of the mouth and teeth from childhood is an entirely specific nature of the human body. The terrifying image of dental treatment and dentist that has long been stigmatized through painting, literature, theater and cinema can change today. Many therapeutic options to the management of anxiety in dental phobia; anesthesia, conscious sedation, combined with a soothing cabinet, a caring dentist, targeted use of medications or milder alternative methods; homeopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, psychotherapy, places the patient's interests at the center of the caregiving relationship. But this treatment panel is also offered him the difficulty of the choice. This exercise without systematization, according to the patient with competence and kindness. Some patients may be sent or processed in collaboration with other health professionals.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Bohl
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bracconi
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Herve
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pirnay
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003142:Communication; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D016292:Procedural Sedation; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology*; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents