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  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,102 Views
13 Pages

29 July 2022

Background: It is important to avoid giving children traumatic dental experiences that induce post-traumatic dental care anxiety (PTDA) in clinical dental practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether non-pharmacological behavior managemen...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,406 Views
12 Pages

Psychological Backgrounds of Medically Compromised Patients and Its Implication in Dentistry: A Narrative Review

  • Yoshihiro Abiko,
  • Durga Paudel,
  • Hirofumi Matsuoka,
  • Mitsuru Moriya and
  • Akira Toyofuku

The number of medically compromised dental patients is increasing every year with the increase in the super-aged population. Many of these patients have underlying psychiatric problems and diseases, which need to be recognized by dental professionals...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,499 Views
19 Pages

8 April 2025

Background: Dental anxiety is a significant barrier to dental care, leading to avoidance behaviors and compromised oral health. This study aimed to analyze fear and anxiety during dental hygiene visits with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), focusing on g...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,505 Views
9 Pages

Navigating Care Challenges in Elderly Patients Following Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation

  • Michael Joo,
  • Erin Gurski,
  • Efstathia Polychronopoulou,
  • Mukaila Raji and
  • Rizwana Sultana

27 May 2025

Introduction: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) “Inspire© therapy” has garnered popularity among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients seeking an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. The growth in HNS...