Mr. Stevens, 34 years old, informs the dental hygienist that the reason he missed his previous dental
hygiene appointment was due to fear of being hurt. Today, he appears anxious. Clinical findings include
slight plaque induced gingivitis localized to the papillae with light interproximal calculus. What is the
best course of action for the dental hygienist to take?
Encourage Mr. Stevens to express his concerns regarding today's appointment
Suggest that Mr. Stevens use antianxiety medication
Rush through the appointment and complete it as quickly as possible
Advise Mr. Stevens that some discomfort is possible, and anesthetic can be used if necessary
Which of the following explains the relationship between dental anxiety and pain perception?
Anxiety often decreases pain perception because the patient is distracted
Anxiety is not closely linked to painful stimulus and increased pain perception
Anxiety is often closely linked to painful stimulus and increased pain perception
Anxiety cannot be managed and as a result, patients always experience more pain and should be referred
for dental care under general anesthesia
Which non-pharmacological technique can be employed to manage dental anxiety in patients?
Administering sedative medications
Ignoring the patient's anxiety
Practicing deep breathing exercises and visualization
Rushing through the appointment
Dental injections are a common source of anxiety for patients. During the administration of local
anesthetic, an empathetic dental hygienist would say which of the following?
Dental injections are a common source of anxiety for patients. During the administration of local
anesthetic, an empathetic dental hygienist would say which of the following?
"My last patient did not complain as much as you do"
"This needle will only hurt for a minute"
"This medicine will help you feel comfortable, by the time I count to ten we will be all finished"
"I don't understand why you are so fearful, this isn't so bad"
Which of the following dental hygiene diagnoses would be priority for a patient with dental anxiety?
Freedom from anxiety and stress
Skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck
Biologically sound and functional dentition
Wholesome facial image
, Which of the following is not part of the stress-reduction protocol?
Using pharmacotherapy as needed
Early or mid-morning appointments
Monitoring vital signs
Late evening appointments
Likert scale (#7)
The cycle of dental fear
A communication model
Objective interview
Julie MacIntosh grew up in a household where her father was extremely fearful of the dentist. Her father
often complained about how much he "hated" seeing the dentist and dental visits. He often complained
saying that dentists are all "crooks" and they just want to "pull your teeth" out. Consequently, Julie rarely
visits the dentist and shares her father's views. This is an example of which of the following?
Julie MacIntosh grew up in a household where her father was extremely fearful of the dentist. Her father
often complained about how much he "hated" seeing the dentist and dental visits. He often complained
saying that dentists are all "crooks" and they just want to "pull your teeth" out. Consequently, Julie rarely
visits the dentist and shares her father's views. This is an example of which of the following?
Vulnerability
Conditioning experiences
Stimulus learning
Vicarious learning
hygiene appointment was due to fear of being hurt. Today, he appears anxious. Clinical findings include
slight plaque induced gingivitis localized to the papillae with light interproximal calculus. What is the
best course of action for the dental hygienist to take?
Encourage Mr. Stevens to express his concerns regarding today's appointment
Suggest that Mr. Stevens use antianxiety medication
Rush through the appointment and complete it as quickly as possible
Advise Mr. Stevens that some discomfort is possible, and anesthetic can be used if necessary
Which of the following explains the relationship between dental anxiety and pain perception?
Anxiety often decreases pain perception because the patient is distracted
Anxiety is not closely linked to painful stimulus and increased pain perception
Anxiety is often closely linked to painful stimulus and increased pain perception
Anxiety cannot be managed and as a result, patients always experience more pain and should be referred
for dental care under general anesthesia
Which non-pharmacological technique can be employed to manage dental anxiety in patients?
Administering sedative medications
Ignoring the patient's anxiety
Practicing deep breathing exercises and visualization
Rushing through the appointment
Dental injections are a common source of anxiety for patients. During the administration of local
anesthetic, an empathetic dental hygienist would say which of the following?
Dental injections are a common source of anxiety for patients. During the administration of local
anesthetic, an empathetic dental hygienist would say which of the following?
"My last patient did not complain as much as you do"
"This needle will only hurt for a minute"
"This medicine will help you feel comfortable, by the time I count to ten we will be all finished"
"I don't understand why you are so fearful, this isn't so bad"
Which of the following dental hygiene diagnoses would be priority for a patient with dental anxiety?
Freedom from anxiety and stress
Skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck
Biologically sound and functional dentition
Wholesome facial image
, Which of the following is not part of the stress-reduction protocol?
Using pharmacotherapy as needed
Early or mid-morning appointments
Monitoring vital signs
Late evening appointments
Likert scale (#7)
The cycle of dental fear
A communication model
Objective interview
Julie MacIntosh grew up in a household where her father was extremely fearful of the dentist. Her father
often complained about how much he "hated" seeing the dentist and dental visits. He often complained
saying that dentists are all "crooks" and they just want to "pull your teeth" out. Consequently, Julie rarely
visits the dentist and shares her father's views. This is an example of which of the following?
Julie MacIntosh grew up in a household where her father was extremely fearful of the dentist. Her father
often complained about how much he "hated" seeing the dentist and dental visits. He often complained
saying that dentists are all "crooks" and they just want to "pull your teeth" out. Consequently, Julie rarely
visits the dentist and shares her father's views. This is an example of which of the following?
Vulnerability
Conditioning experiences
Stimulus learning
Vicarious learning
