A smell today scares patients away

People with dental phobias can experience anxiety by even the slightest whiff of a dental surgery. Certain odours are key factors in making a patient feel unnerved and even traumatised as medicinal smells stimulate anxiety, fear and stress.

Dental surgeries are exposed to a wide variety of air pollutants and unpleasant odours. The simple solution of counteracting certain smells is a way of preventing patients from having a negative experience.

"Smell is the most developed of all human senses," said Iain McGregor, managing director of Biozone Scientific, "The full effect of olfactory memories is not known, however it is believed that odours can heighten negative experiences and can even cause health problems such as headaches and allergic reactions."

In an effort to alleviate these fears, Biozone Scientific has developed an advanced purifying technology that will destroy hazardous fumes, remove harmful particulates and neutralise all unpleasant odours. Air Purifiers use the safe and effective photoplasma method to purify indoor environments and create a more conducive environment for patients.

Odours synonymous with dental environments have left a lasting and negative impression. The unique scents of a dental office will not become inconspicuous to patients over time. The fact that smells can cause anxiety before practitioners even begin to treat their patients is a concern for the entire industry.