Treating patients who have spent years—sometimes decades—avoiding dental care because of fear, disability, trauma or painful past experiences can be challenging. "They are afraid and don't want to be ...

The right background music in a dental clinic can turn a tense visit into a calming experience for both patients and staff. Carefully chosen playlists reduce anxiety, improve mood, and even mask ...

In a pilot study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, the use of background music was found to reduce dental students' stress and improve their performance during preclinical tooth ...