Whom do dentists often consider their most “difficult” patient

Surveys repeatedly show that dentists often view the anxious patient as
heir most difficult challenge. Almost 80% of dentists report that they themselves
become anxious with an anxious patient. The ability to assess carefully a patient’s
emotional needs helps the clinician to improve his or her ability to deal effectively
with anxious patients. Furthermore, because anxious patients require more chair
ime for procedures, are more reactive to stimuli, and associate more sensations with pain, effective anxiety management yields more effective practice
management.