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Episode 455: Why Your Patients Are Anxious (And How To Fix It FAST!)

28 September 2026 · 18:54

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Anxious patients cancel more, delay treatment, and drain team energy fast. Kevin Henry talks with Catherine Fettig about why dental fear is so common and how past negative experiences shape patient behavior. Fear slows down appointments, leads to no shows, and creates added pressure for dental assistants who carry the emotional load chairside. Simple steps make a difference, from pre appointment screening and asking…

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