Life expectancy has increased worldwide, with India having almost 8% citizens above the age of 60 years. Aging leads to an increase in chronic diseases and disabilities. In this scenario, chronic diseases play a significant role and dental diseases are the most prevalent chronic conditions. By breaking down the patient psychology to its component parts, it is easier to obtain a clear picture of this special cohort of patients. Considering the increase in number of geriatric edentulous patients, knowledge will help the dentist serve the geriatric population better. The aging population constitutes a high-risk oral health group, vis-à-vis impaired manual dexterity, cognitive deterioration and unmet treatment needs, which could be compounded by psychiatric morbidity. Theoretical approaches are now replaced by practical approach of patient management. The aim of this article is to provide a review of the psychological and emotional factors involved in the dental treatment and the methods to develop a right dental attitude. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]