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SA9 - This is Going to Be Easy: Effectively Treating the Anxious Dental Patient

Saturday, August 22nd 2026, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dr. William J. Moorhead

Ticket #: SA9

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Course Title: Relax. This is Going to Be Easy: Effectively Treating the Anxious Dental Patient

3 Continuing Education Hours

Fee: $105

Audience: ALL 

Course Description: Treating apprehensive patients can cause stress… for the patient, the team and the dentist.

Many patients feel anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist.  With the proper skills and understanding, dental professionals can help move the apprehensive patient toward im-proved oral health, managing complex dental treatment, and delivering treatment in a safe, calm and efficient manner.

In this course, gain a greater understanding of and techniques for treating the anxious den-tal patient.  From the first phone call through the most challenging treatment plans, learn systems and strategies for assessing and managing dental fear.    Recognize the safe-guards which must be in place to ensure safety and predictability.  Discover steps to in-crease practice efficiency through streamlining, automating and delegating.

Learning Objectives:

Identify methods for calming and reassuring anxious patients during the exam and consultation process.

Discover a framework for your exam process that increases case acceptance

Explore productivity hacks for scheduling, treatment planning, organizing complex treatment, and equipment/supplies that ease the process

Illuminate efficiencies for your complex health histories and long medication lists

Review techniques such as nitrous oxide, minimal and moderate sedation, includ-ing NuCalm

Pinpoint the steps to ensure consistency during clinical procedures with a relaxed experience for both team and patient