UAlberta SMILES 2020/2021

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ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DENTIST? What can you do if you are?

Dentophobia, or the fear of the dentist, is a common problem for Canadians. From mild anxiety at the sight of a needle, to fainting on the doorstep, between 40-60% of the population suffers from some form of dental anxiety.

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