Title: Determine fearful patients’ physical and emotional needs in order to alleviate anxiety.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I) > Section: Serving Patients with Special Needs

Determination should include notation of physical behaviors, vital signs, phobias, and treatments for such phobias.

Process/Skill Questions

- What phobias can manifest in the dental setting?
- How might a phobia change a patient's perspective?
- What steps could be taken to calm a patient and alleviate his or her anxiety?