Description
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for
FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by regulatory authority or AGD endorsement 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2027.
Provider ID# 317641
Course Title: Relieving Dental Anxiety Naturally
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Location: Online
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#CE HOURS: 2
Speaker(s) & Bio: Fran Horning, RDH, BRDH
Frances Horning, BRDH has been practicing dental hygiene for over 37 years with a holistic mindset and has been at the forefront of biological and natural dental modalities since 1984, when the biological dentistry movement was first forming.
Her decades of dedication and study have earned her leadership roles within the International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine, where she serves as Associate Director, Hygiene Department Chair, and Board Member. Fran lectures nationally and internationally, educating doctors and dental teams on the practical, clinical application of biological dentistry.
Course Description:
Dental anxiety remains one of the most significant barriers to oral healthcare, affecting patient compliance, appointment attendance, and treatment outcomes. This course explores natural, non-pharmacologic strategies that dental professionals can incorporate into clinical practice to help reduce anxiety and improve the patient experience.
Participants will examine the physiologic stress response, the oral-systemic implications of chronic anxiety, and evidence-informed techniques such as breathing strategies, sensory modifications, communication approaches, and environmental considerations. The course emphasizes practical, ethical, and scope-appropriate tools that support calmer, more cooperative patients without replacing medical or pharmacologic interventions.
This course is designed for dental teams seeking realistic, patient-centered solutions to anxiety management that enhance trust, safety, and clinical outcomes.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the physiologic stress response and its impact on dental anxiety and oral health.
- Identify common triggers of dental anxiety and fear-based behaviors in clinical settings.
- Discuss evidence-informed, non-pharmacologic approaches to reducing dental anxiety.
- Implement practical communication and environmental strategies to support anxious patients.
- Recognize the role of breathwork, sensory input, and nervous system regulation in patient comfort.
- Apply ethical, scope-appropriate anxiety-reduction techniques without replacing medical or pharmacologic care.
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