Abstract

The goal of this research is to better understand the mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of behavioral and pharmacological treatments of simple phobia. Specifically, this pilot study aims at investigating treatment outcomes for dental phobics who receive cognitive behavior therapy either alone or in combination with diazepam. This research will be carried out by the Dental Fears Research Clinic.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Type
Small Research Grants (R03)
Project #
1R03DE009804-01
Application #
3425576
Study Section
NIDCR Special Grants Review Committee (DSR)
Project Start
1991-08-01
Project End
1992-07-31
Budget Start
1991-08-01
Budget End
1992-07-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Washington
Department
Type
Schools of Dentistry
DUNS #
135646524
City
Seattle
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
98195

  Publications

Milgrom, P; Weinstein, P; Roy-Byrne, P et al. (1993) Dental fear treatment outcomes for substance use disorder patients. Spec Care Dentist 13:139-42