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The need for teaching emotional behavior in dentistry
Refu'At Ha-Peh Veha-Shinayim (Tel Aviv, Israel : 1969)
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Establishing a strong doctor-patient relationship is crucial for successful dental treatment. Understanding patient fears and expectations through effective communication leads to better diagnosis and care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Medicine
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Successful dental treatment hinges on a strong doctor-patient relationship.
- Effective communication is vital for understanding patient fears and expectations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in dentistry.
- To highlight the need for dentists to understand behavioral sciences and patient emotional states.
Main Methods:
- The study emphasizes qualitative aspects of patient interaction and dentist's role.
- It focuses on the importance of communication and behavioral understanding.
Main Results:
- Dentists must acquire skills beyond mechanical techniques, including understanding behavioral sciences.
- Assessing patient cooperation and environmental effects is essential for effective treatment.
Conclusions:
- A holistic approach, integrating behavioral science with clinical skills, enhances patient care.
- Dentists recognizing their societal role can manage patient responses more effectively and atraumatically.