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Dental Anxiety Management

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This is a recording of a live webinar, “Dental Anxiety Management”, with Dr Mike Gow, which provides an introduction to dental anxiety and effective management techniques.

Upon submission of the shortened evaluation form, you will be automatically certified for 1.01 hours of vCPD. 0.5 sessions of CPDA can be claimed by eligible dentists.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Aims:

This webinar aims to provide an introduction to dental anxiety and effective management techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, the delegate should be able to:

  • Define dental anxiety, fear and phobia
  • List pharmacological, psychological, behavioural, clinical and technological techniques that can help anxious patients
  • Use basic rapport, language and communication techniques

Development Outcomes:

  • (A) Effective Communication
  • (C) Knowledge & Skills Development
Video

This Video is available on Portal TV to access please:

  1. Click on the Portal TV Logo
  2. Log into Portal
  3. Once logged in, go to iBooklet/Search for.../Portal TV in the menu on the left
  4. Click on Dental
  5. Look for the window for the recording you wish to view. In this case "Dental Anxiety Management" and click on the blue button "REGISTER NOW"
  6. Once you complete your booking and pay the Portal charge, go back to the Portal TV tab and click the "REFRESH" button
  7. When you re-enter Dental, you will note that you are now registered and you can watch the recording by clicking on the video
  8. Once you have watched the recording, you can close the recording window
Portal TV
  • To demonstrate you have watched the recording and generate your certificate of attendance, you must return your reflective comments on the shortened evaluation form you will find in iBooklet/Manage.../Your Course Evaluations
  • Once you have submitted your form, your certificate can be accessed and downloaded in iBooklet/Reports & Certificates/Course Certificates in the usual way
  • You will have access to the recording until 31/12/2024 and can watch it as many times as you wish

If you have any problems, please email: nes.cpd.enquiries@nhs.scot

Disclaimer

Hypnosis conducted by a trained therapist or health care professional is considered a safe, complementary and alternative medical treatment. However, hypnosis may not be appropriate for all individuals.  Adverse reactions to hypnosis are rare, but may include:

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Anxiety or distress
  • Creation of false memories

Be cautious when hypnosis is proposed as a method to work through stressful events from earlier in life. This practice may cause strong emotions and can risk the creation of false memories.

Review
  • Published 17/12/2021
  • Last Reviewed 16/05/2024
  • Next due for Review 31/12/2024