Dental anxiety is a common condition that can lead to dental avoidance behavior. As such, the oral health of patients suffering from dental anxiety typically deteriorates over time resulting in costly treatments and complex procedures that could had been avoided, prevented, and treated while they were simple and easy to care for. Dental anxiety is commonly misdiagnosed, has been linked to different etiological factors, and can manifest at any time in an individual’s life. Identification of this condition is simple and can be routinely done using short, standardized surveys. In addition, there are many efficient and cost-effective options to treat or alleviate this condition. However, dentists and other oral health practitioners such as dental hygienists and dental assistants, are usually unaware of how to identify and address dental anxiety during dental care. Thus, herein we reviewed the literature about definitions of dental anxiety and associated conditions such as dental fear and dental phobia. Furthermore, we discuss possible etiologies and how to effectively diagnose this condition. Finally, we present possible treatment options available for dentists and other dental care providers to safely care for dental patients suffering from dental anxiety