Summary: A pilot study explored the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in reducing dental anxiety in 8 participants. The EFT group, which involved tapping acupressure points, showed a significant 35% reduction in anxiety scores, while the control group's scores decreased by only 6%. The results suggest that a brief, one-session EFT treatment can be effective in rapidly reducing dental anxiety. The study's findings are consistent with previous EFT research and a meta-analysis on EFT treatment for anxiety and phobias.
Citation and Link: Saleh, B., Tiscione, M., & Freedom, J. (2017). The effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on patients with dental anxiety: A pilot study. Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, and Treatment, 9(1), 26–38. doi:10.9769/EPJ.2017.9.1. Read more and download full study (fee applies) at Energy Psychology Journal