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Referral patterns of dentists: transference-countertransference

A S Goldenberg1

  • 1Department of Endodontics, Sydenham Hospital, New York.

International Journal of Psychosomatics : Official Publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Dental referrals involve complex psychodynamics between patients and dentists. Understanding transference-countertransference is key to improving patient treatment and professional relationships in dentistry.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Dentistry
  • Psychoanalysis

Background:

  • The doctor-patient relationship is central to healthcare delivery.
  • Psychoanalytic concepts like transference and countertransference offer insights into interpersonal dynamics.
  • Dental practice involves intricate relationships among patients, general practitioners, and specialists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of transference-countertransference psychodynamics in dental professional relationships.
  • To analyze the impact of these psychodynamics on the dental referral process.
  • To understand how unconscious distortions affect patient treatment and professional interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of psychoanalytic theory.
  • Application of transference-countertransference concepts to the dental context.
  • Examination of the dental referral triad (patient, general practitioner, specialist).

Main Results:

  • Dental referral processes are significantly influenced by transference-countertransference dynamics.
  • Unconscious distortions in these relationships can negatively impact patient care.
  • Interpersonal and intraprofessional relationships within dentistry are affected by these psychodynamic factors.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing and addressing transference-countertransference is crucial for effective dental practice.
  • Psychodynamic awareness can enhance patient treatment outcomes.
  • Understanding these dynamics can improve both patient-provider and provider-provider relationships in dentistry.

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