The Psychology of the Dentist-Patient Relationship |
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Author:
| Bochner, S. |
Series title: | Contributions to Psychology and Medicine Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-387-96642-7 |
Publication Date: | May 1988 |
Publisher: | Springer
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $104.95 |
Book Description:
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The Psychology of the Dentist-Patient Relationship acquaints dentists with the underlying interpersonal dynamics of their professional work. The author has reviewed the dental and psychological literature about the behavior of dentists and their patients, and used this evidence to evaluate critically the various theoretical models of the dentist-patient relationship. A major aim of this book is to show how the application of soundly based psychological theory and practice can...
More Description The Psychology of the Dentist-Patient Relationship acquaints dentists with the underlying interpersonal dynamics of their professional work. The author has reviewed the dental and psychological literature about the behavior of dentists and their patients, and used this evidence to evaluate critically the various theoretical models of the dentist-patient relationship. A major aim of this book is to show how the application of soundly based psychological theory and practice can improve patient management, reduce the stress of practicing dentistry, and contribute to the design of effective community dental health campaigns.