Dental Fear Central - Dental Phobia Support

28/08/2026

Spooked by today's headlines about Xylitol? Before you stage a bathroom cabinet purge, check out what the study really found vs the sensationalism!

If you have scanned the news recently, and that includes newspapers which are not usually renowned for their sensationalist reporting, you might have seen alarming headlines warning about xylitol. Xylitol is a popular natural sweetener widely used in toothpastes, mouthwashes, chewing gums, and pasti...

16/04/2026

05/09/2025

It’s not every day you see a dentist address the emotional journey of their patients with this level of understanding.

In this important reel, Niall Neeson aka The Calming Dentist discusses needing dentures at a young age, offering expert guidance on the human experience behind it - the fear, the stigma, and how to cope.

This is the compassionate communication that builds trust and bridges the gap between patients and providers. Hearing this directly from a dentist can be incredibly empowering for anyone on this path.

A fantastic resource to save and share. Let’s support dentists who lead with this kind of empathy.

23/11/2022

Many people perceive the dentist as athoritarian and aggressive. This video is made to empower patients using practical tools to deal with such type of denti...

22/11/2022

"As sedation dentists, it’s important to remember there's a wide variety of techniques and tools available to treat dental fear disorders including, but not limited to sedation." - Great to see DOCS Education highlight that sedation does not replace, but complement the interpersonal aspects of helping those who are afraid of the dentist!

Understanding the Trifecta of Dental Distress: Anxiety vs. Phobia vs. Fear

20/11/2022

What a super night at the Colgate Caring Dentist Awards! It really celebrates the high standard of care and compassion from dentists in Ireland.

It was an absolute honour to pick up the Leinster award. So fortunate to have an amazing team and support at Boyne Dental that can make all the difference in helping people with dental phobia.

Thanks 😊

02/11/2022

How neat! Healthwatch Essex have come up with these brilliant trauma cards, designed to let dentists (and other health workers) know that you're experiencing the effects of trauma. Not only that, but a clever QR code then provides them with further info on how to help!

You have arrived on this webpage because you scanned the QR code on a Healthwatch Essex Trauma Card, or because you hold a Trauma Card yourself. Please select a box below and you will be channelled…

01/11/2022

One of our well known society members speaking to The Dental Hygienists at their conference in November. Details https://idha.ie/

01/11/2022

There's a new IV sedation drug out, and it's a bit of a game-changer! Find out more about Remimazolam (aka byfavo) on our IV sedation page:

Find out all about IV dental sedation: what does it feel like, is it safe, and how do the sedation drugs midazolam and remimazolam differ?