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¹1 Dental Faculty, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Paul Sabatier University, CHU de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.

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Summary

This fictional narrative enhances dental education by illustrating effective patient-dentist relationships. It is particularly valuable for patient-centered learning programs in dentistry.

Keywords:

dental education dentistry narrative patient-centered care patient-dentist relationship rubber dam

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Area of Science:

Dental Education
Medical Humanities

Background:

Effective patient-dentist relationships are crucial for quality dental care.
Patient-centered care models emphasize communication and empathy.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a fictional narrative for teaching the patient-dentist relationship.
To highlight the utility of narrative in dental education.

Main Methods:

Development of a fictional patient-dentist scenario.
Application of the narrative in dental education settings.

Main Results:

The narrative serves as a practical tool for educators.
It facilitates discussion on patient-centered approaches.

Conclusions:

Fictional narratives can effectively supplement traditional dental curricula.
This narrative supports the development of essential interpersonal skills in dental professionals.