http://b-calmdental.com Noise Relief for the Dental Patient Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:59:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New hope and encouragement has come to those who suffer from dental anxiety thanks to the formation of the ISDAM or the International Society of Dental Anxiety Management. From the ISDAM website: There are numerous dental anxiety management techniques and the society will bring together all psychological, pharmacological, clinical, technological etc techniques ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=265 b-Calm continues to make a difference in the lives of dental patients and in practices of dental professionals.  Recently, Dr. Fraser Hendrie took time to write about his experience with the system.  Read about his success with b-Calm http://b-calmdental.com/?p=261 The b-Calm system has recently been tested by Dr. Mike Gow at the Berkeley Clinic in Glasgow, Scotland.  Dr. Gowis a widely recognized dentist and winner of Best Young Dentist in both Scotland and the UK at the Dentistry Awards 2008. Dr. Gow has built his highly successful practice by offering ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=258 My Friend John John entered my life and my dental world at the age of 2.  Dr. Suzy (MD), John’s mom, brought John into my scary dental world with its noises, smells and bright lights with the hope that I would show John the same patience I showed to her at ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=251 Recently the American Dental Association (ADA) produced a special online video regarding dental anxiety.  The video is an excellent resource for patients nervous about up upcoming dental visit. In the video, Dr. Sahota and Dr. Groves talk about using an audio player and doing relaxation techniques to help deal with fear ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=245 An Answer to the Fear: New System set to Reinvent Trip to the Dentist Chico dental anxiety coach praises system making Calif. debut in Redding CHICO, California – Thirty million to 50 million Americans are so fearful of the dentist they will avoid treatment, only seeking help when the pain becomes debilitating. ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=241 b-Calm was recently featured in the December issue of Dentistry Today. The review, written by Dr. George Freedman expounded on the features and benefits of the b-Calm system as well as the positive effect on patients: The calming sounds [of b-Calm] relieve anxiety and decrease stress to the patient, which in turn ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=229 What does H1N1 have to do with b-Calm and AudioSedation? A lot. Modern dentistry demands the utmost cleanliness for protection against communicable disease.  In today's environment of increased media focus on influenzas such as the H1N1 virus, the proactive dental practitioner will use all available methods to protect patients. The b-Calm system is ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=206 We talk alot on this website about the adverse effects of noises in the dental office.  What many people don’t realize is that noise takes a physical and mental toll on us even when it is just in the background. The reason is, noise can act as a stimulant ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=201 Have you ever wondered what steps are involved in getting a dental crown? From the patient’s point of view a crown is not much different than a filling, but they do take longer. They are not painful or scary. Following is the basic procedure for a crown. Getting a crown usually ... http://b-calmdental.com/?p=151