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Behavioural Sciences for Dentistry
Synopsis
A concise introduction to psychology,
sociology and communication for the dental student. Competition
tends to be biased towards either sociology or psychology. * Focuses
on practical and clinically relevant issues - eg management of
patients' anxiety. * Uses cases and examples from dental
practice
Contents:
Introduction; Attending the Dentist;
Expectations of the Consultation; The Dental Team; The Social
Context of Dental Care for Elderly People; Using Communication
Skills; Management of Patients' Anxiety; Psychosocial Factors
in the Aetiology of Oral Health Problems; Psychosocial Reactions and
Disorders Related to Oral Health; Health Education and Health
Promotion; Doing Research in Dental Behavioural Science;
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