Behavioral Dentistry

Name: Behavioral Dentistry
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ISBN: 9780813812137

ISBN-10: 0813812135

ISBN-13: 9780813812137

Edition: 2006

Authors: Donald B. Giddon, Donald B. Giddon, Albert G. Forgione, David I. Mostofsky

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Behavioral Dentistry surveys the vast and absorbing topic of the role of behavioral science in the study and clinical practice of dentistry. An understanding of social sciences has long been a central part of dental education, and essential for developing a clinicianrsquo;s appreciation of human behavior as it affects efficient dental treatment. This book gathers together contributions from leading experts in each of the major subspecialties of behavioral dentistry. Its aim is not merely to provide the student and clinician with a comprehensive review of the impressive literature or discussion of the theoretical background to the subject, but also with a practical guide to adapting the…

Book details

List price: $107.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/30/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 301
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Contributors


Preface



Biobehavioral Processes



The role of oral and craniofacial appearance in interpersonal attraction. (Giddon)



Quality of life in oral health (Inglehart)



The impact of stress on inflammatory processes - (Amar)



Saliva in health and disease - (Navazesh)



Biofeedback and dentistry: Past, Present and Future- (Forgione)



Hypnosis in dentistry - (Peltier)



Anxiety, Fear, and Pain



Environmental & emotional determinants of dental pain -(McNeil et al)



Temperomandibular disorders- (Dworkin)



Chairside techniques for reducing dental fear - (Botto)



Bruxism - (Glaros)



Stress, coping, and periodontal disease - (Wimmer)



Influencing patient behavior: education, compliance, & motivational interviewing -(Koerber)



Changing Behaviors



Behavior management in dentistry: Thumbsucking- (Miltenberger)



Managing disruptive behavior- (Allen)



Non pharmacological approaches to managing pain & anxiety -Hittelman



Self efficacy perceptions in oral health behavior - (Syrjï¿½lï¿½)



Geriatric dentistry- (Riley)



Professional Practice



Oral health promotion with special need patients- (Glassman)



Behavioral factors in oral health in diabetic patients- (Niskanen)



Interpersonal communication training in dental education - Yoshida



Community health promotion - (Croucher)


Index