The fear of going to the dentist can last from childhood to adulthood and the damaging effects will last for a lifetime. Most adults that are fearful of the dentist began their anxieties when they were young and never overcame it. To conquer this dilemma, The Arlene Joyce Foundation has devised a method that will combat these anxieties from two angles. The first avenue will be with the dental practitioners and the other will be with the parents or the guardians of children.
Help for Dental Practitioners
The Foundation intends to educate the dental practitioners in the art of handling a child, which would include the unique way of verbalizing their requests and by using a vocabulary that is age appropriate for the child to understand the dental procedures.
Help for Parents and Child
The Foundation also intends to educate the parents on how to prepare the child for the visit to the dental office. Through knowledge of what to do and what not to do will pave the way for a more relaxed undertaking for all involved. Parents will receive a free copy of the children's book, published for the foundation, that takes the child on a dental visit that is fun, exciting and informative.