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Rethinking Conversational Hypnosis: A Great Tool in Pediatric Dentistry
Anup K Panda1, Sivakumar Nuvvula2, Nikhil Marwah3
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Abstract:
Language and behavior are interwoven. Effective verbal communication is essential in the dental office because all behavior is modified by communication. The art of influencing the child's mind in a normal conversation by selecting the correct words and language patterns is considered conversational hypnosis. It is a scientific and systematic method to change thoughts, emotions, decisions, and behavior in a completely unconscious way. A case of using conversational hypnosis in an anxious 8-year-old boy is presented to enable the child to cope and cooperate for the procedure in the dental office.
How To Cite This Article:
Panda AK, Nuvvula S, Marwah N, et al. Rethinking Conversational Hypnosis: A Great Tool in Pediatric Dentistry. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(5):613-616.
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