Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Question 1

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Answer 1

A brief psychological therapy - often referred to as a ‘talking therapy’

an evidence-based technique which is effective in helping patients accept treatment with long lasting effects

Question 2

What is dental fear

Answer 2

An Intense biological response to immediate danger which is specific

Encourages caution and safety

Question 3

What is dewntal anxiety

Answer 3

General type of fear - Occurs without a present triggering stimulus

Emotional response to an unknown danger or perceived threat

Anticipatory due to previous negative experiences

Question 4

What is dental phobia

Answer 4

Overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation or animal

Question 5

What triggers are there at the dentists

Answer 5

1. Fearful oif specgic stimuli
2. Fearful of medical catastrophe
3. Generalised dental anxiety
4. Mistrustful of dental personnel

Question 6

What is MDAS

Answer 6

Modified Dental Anxiety Scale

is a structured, validated, self –report anxiety questionnaire

Question 7

What ages can you use MDAS from

Answer 7

16yrs

Question 8

What is MCDASf

Answer 8

Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale-faces

ages 8-15yrs

Question 9

What falls under the 5 factor model of te building blocks of fear and anxiety

Answer 9

Situation
Thoughts and images
Body/physical sensations
Moods/emotions
Behaivours/what I did or didnt do

Question 11

How can you break the cycle of fear

Answer 11

Controllesd breathing

Progressive muscle relaxation

Question 12

How can you break the cycle of fear with thoughts

Answer 12

Step 1
-Catching the thoughts, notice the unhelpul thoughts

step 2
-Challenge the thoughts

Step3
- Find alternative thoughts