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Dealing with patient feelings.

Joseph Whitehouse1

  • 1cvdental@aol.com

Dentistry Today
|January 7, 2005
PubMed
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Dentist communication and attitude are key to overcoming patient dental anxiety. Building trust through understanding psychological needs improves patient experiences and case acceptance.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Psychology
  • Patient-Dentist Relationship Dynamics
  • Communication in Healthcare

Background:

  • Many patients experience negative dental visits due to past poor experiences or dentist interaction styles.
  • Negative perceptions can stem from ineffective communication or a lack of understanding of patient psychological needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how dentists' attitudes and communication skills impact patient trust and dental care experiences.
  • To identify strategies for dentists to build stronger patient relationships and improve case acceptance.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of patient-dentist interaction factors.
  • Review of psychological principles applied to dental care settings.

Main Results:

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  • Effective communication and a dentist's self-awareness are crucial for addressing patient anxieties.
  • Addressing patients' psychological needs fosters trust, which is foundational for positive dental experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Dentists can improve patient outcomes by adopting a supportive attitude and employing effective communication.
  • Building trust is essential for overcoming patient apprehension and increasing the likelihood of treatment acceptance.