Psychology and Dentistry Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care

• Main Author: Ayer, William A.
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Routledge 2005; Taylor and Francis; Taylor & Francis Group; Haworth Press
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Behavior therapy; Dentist and patient; Dentistry; Mental Health; Social psychology; Token Economy Programs; treatment; Myofascial Pain Syndrome; Hypnotic Suggestions; Dentist Patient Relationship; Session III; Dental Fears; aspects; students; mental; Contemporary Society; Clinical Interview; office; Chronic Pain Assessment; Female Dentists; dental; Federation Dentaire Internationale; Sucking Habits; Hypnotic Induction; Oral Health Behaviors; Dentist Evaluation; fear; Nutritive Nature; High Fear Group; dentists; Health Care Provider's Recommendations; Finger Sucking; health; Digital Sucking; TMJ; Instrumental Conditioning; Thumb Sucking; Boxing Gloves; Dental Students; visit
• ISBN: 9780789022967; 9780789022950; 0789022958; 0789022966
• DOI: 10.4324/9780203725573

Learn to build successful working relationships with your patients Psychology and Dentistry: Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care is a practical guide to an often-neglected aspect of dentistry-the contributions of the behavioral sciences to dental research and practice. Dr. William A. Ayer, Professor of Behavioral Sciences at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, presents a comprehensive textbook that's an essential study aid for students preparing for their National Dental Board Examinations and a valuable classroom resource for dental school faculty. This unique book identifies the everyday concerns of dentists, dental students, and dental hygienists, offering proven strategies for patient management and for building-and maintaining-a successful dentist-patient relationship. Psychology and Dentistry examines the contributions of the behavioral sciences to the practice of dentistry, drawing subject matter from a wide range of disciplines that include psychology, sociology, education, anthropology, economics, epidemiology, health services, and public health. The book is a practical guide to developing the necessary skills to conduct effective patient interviews, for teaching patients to manage their dental fears and anxieties, and for dealing with patients who need counseling from mental health professionals. It also addresses special issues that have become relevant to dentists and their staffs in recent years, including child abuse and neglect, spousal violence, elder abuse, aging and changes associated with age, death and dying, and bereavement. Psychology and Dentistry examines: behavior therapies behavioral interventions management techniques for patients with acute and/or chronic pain how to train patients to manage their oral habits how to get patients to comply with health care recommendations pa