Cochrane

Review question The main question addressed by this Cochrane review is: What evidence is available regarding the different ways of managing gagging in a patient undergoing dental treatment? Background The gag reflex is a normal mechanism to protect the throat and airway from foreign objects. Many people have an exaggerated gag reflex that causes ...

Fear of the dentist may be expressed as unco-operative behaviour in children requiring dental treatment. Behaviour management problems can result in a child's tooth decay going untreated. While behavioural techniques play an important role in managing children, some children still find it difficult to co-operate with dental treatment and may require ...