Few people (if any) actually relish the thought of going to the doctor or dentist, so you're definitely not alone in your apprehension. Between the long waits, fear of potential health issues, medical ...

Regular check-ups, cleanings and preventative care can save you more time and pain. But try telling that to someone like me, who had a full on panic attack in the chair before they even touched me!

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a patient is entitled to be informed of provider changes. By Kwame Anthony Appiah I switched dentists recently and was very pleased with my new provider.