Authors : Dr. Sneha S. Mehta; Dr. Shrinivas Shinde; Dr. Shrinivas Dharaskar; Dr. Monika Punjabi; Dr. Menka Mehta; Dr. Dinesh Rohra; Dr. Nikhil Rathi; Dr. Ashish Uppal

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY2392

Abstract : Dentophobia’, a term encapsulating the fear of dentists and dental treatments is more than just a clinical label. It is an interplay of anxiety, emotions and past experiences. This article delves into the depths of Dentophobia in a creative way.

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