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[Doctor-patient relationship in dentistry].
Schweizerische Monatsschrift Fur Zahnheilkunde = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie
|May 1, 1980
Summary
The dentist-patient relationship is shaped by patient and dentist factors, evolving on material, informational, and action levels. Enhancing dentists
Area of Science:
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Dental Psychology
Context:
- Experience from a psychosomatic consultant role at Zurich University Dental Institute.
- Focus on the Crown and Bridge Prosthetics Department.
Purpose:
- To describe the psychological dynamics of the dentist-patient relationship.
- To highlight the multifaceted nature of this interaction.
Summary:
- The dentist-patient relationship is influenced by patient personality, ailment perception, dentist's personality, and professional motivation.
- It operates on interconnected levels: material (contractual), informational (communication), relationship (asymmetry), and action (shared responsibility).
- Patient's self-description and problem definition are crucial on the informational level.
Impact:
- Suggests a need for improved medical psychology training for dentists.
- Addresses the increasing psychosocial challenges within dental practice.