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Scaling the Truth with Alicia

“I Hate the Dentist”: Turning Anxiety Into Trust in the Hygiene Chair

29 May 2026 · 23:21 · Episode 8

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Dental anxiety is one of the biggest barriers to oral healthcare — and as dental hygienists, we see it every single day. In this episode of Scaling the Truth, Alicia takes a deeper, more personal look at what it really means to care for anxious patients through a trauma-informed lens. From emotional safety and shame reduction to practical chairside strategies and communication shifts, this conversation explores how…

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