From Fearful to Fear Free

From Fearful to Fear Free
Author: Marty Becker
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0757320791

"Since pets communicate nonverbally, this book will help you recognize if your pet is suffering from [fear, anxiety, and stress]. By knowing your dog's body language, vocalizations, and changes in normal habits, you can make an accurate diagnosis and take action to prevent triggers or treat the fallout if they do happen"--Amazon.com.

Fear-Free Dental Care

Fear-Free Dental Care
Author: Scott Shamblott
Publisher: Dental Education Press
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2015-10-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780979183331

Are you afraid of going to the dentist? If so, you're not alone. More than 80 percent of Dr. Scott Shamblott's patients experience at least some degree of dental anxiety or fear. Some even suffer from a more serious condition: dental phobia, a legitimate condition suffered by millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. For those affected, it can feel like a bottomless pit of despair from which there is no escape. Yet many who once suffered from dental phobia have found a way out: fear-free dental care. In Fear-Free Dental Care, Dr. Scott Shamblott introduces a unique approach to dentistry that puts the patient and patients' needs front and center. Dentists who practice fear-free dental care focus on creating a kinder, gentler experience that makes it possible for even the most fearful patients to get the dental care they need--and deserve. Based upon nearly three decades of practice at Shamblott Family Dentistry where Dr. Shamblott specializes in helping anxious patients, Fear-Free Dental Care walks you through the steps to finding a dentist you can love. You'll learn how to fight fear with knowledge, what qualities to look for in a fear-free dentists, proven techniques for staying calm and more. If you're afraid of dentists, you owe it to yourself to read this book.

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry
Author:
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2006-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0595391842

Say goodbye to crying, restraints, and quiet rooms forever. Replace the use of force with a proven anxiety reduction program. Develop relationships based on trust rather than authority. Learn simple techniques for painless treatment and non-surgical options. Good experiences for children at the dentist encourage lifelong regular care. Dr. Allan R. Pike uses his 38 years of professional experience as a pediatric dentist to offer practical suggestions that can ensure that all children have positive experiences at the dentist. This book outlines how any interested dental staff can easily transition to a no-fear, low-stress practice where forceful methods of behavior management are never needed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dental Phobia and Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dental Phobia and Anxiety
Author: Lars-Göran Öst
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-04-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 111996072X

The first book to describe evidence-based treatment of dental phobia using brief CBT, based on the pioneering single-session treatment for specific phobias developed by Lars-Göran Öst. Brings together research, experience and techniques from clinical psychology and dentistry to describe evidence-based treatment of dental phobia in clinical and dental contexts Chapters describe epidemiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, symptoms, clinical characteristics and consequences, and aetiology of dental phobia Also covers related issues including intra-oral injection phobia, dental treatment of fearful children, and the use of medication to supplement psychological treatment of fear

The Veterinary Dental Patient: A Multidisciplinary Approach

The Veterinary Dental Patient: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Author: Jerzy Gawor
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2021-07-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118974689

Provides an interdisciplinary approach to the veterinary dental patient and offers guidance on all aspects of integrating dentistry into veterinary general practice The Veterinary Dental Patient: A Multidisciplinary Approach helps veterinarians understand the dental aspects of every canine and feline patient and shows them how to effectively manage their oral health. It also provides guidance to the rest of the veterinary team so they can offer a coordinated approach when recommending and performing veterinary dentistry as a regular part of general practice. Edited by two prominent veterinary dentists who are Board Certified in both Europe and the United States, the text includes the latest information on safe anesthetic and monitoring protocols, accurate diagnosis and management, and referring patients to specialists. Chapters cover: establishing a dental presence in general veterinary practice; nutrition, oral health, and feeding dental patients; local, regional, and systemic complications of dental diseases; pain management; ophthalmic considerations; common situations for malpractice and mistakes; oral and maxillofacial surgery; extraction techniques and equipment; drug dosages and more. The book also offers several helpful appendixes. The Veterinary Dental Patient: A Multidisciplinary Approach is an essential book for all vets in general small animal practice as well as the wider veterinary team, including managers, veterinary nurses and technicians, and administrative staff.

The Discoverer of Anesthesia

The Discoverer of Anesthesia
Author: Henry Wood Erving
Publisher:
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2013-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781258765088

Tercentenary Commission Of The State Of Connecticut Committee On Historical Publications. Reprinted From The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine, V5, May, 1933.

The Fearful Dental Patient

The Fearful Dental Patient
Author: Arthur A. Weiner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2011-09-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119949831

The Fearful Dental Patient: A Guide to Understanding and Managing helps dental professionals understand the basics of fear, anxiety and phobias and the role these emotions play in creating negative behavior within the dental environment. The text contains a variety of modalities that help identify dental fear and phobia, as well as chair-side techniques and practical advice aimed at improving patient cooperation and ensuring treatment compliance. Chapter topics include the basic origins of patient fear and anxiety, how to indentify dental anxiety and varied approaches to managing fearful patients of any age. Approaches discussed employ behavioral, pharmacological, sedation and even hypnotic techniques, specifying combinations where required. Chapters also include coverage of a wide range of patients, including those with psychiatric comorbidities and special healthcare needs. The entire dental team will greatly benefit from the proven methods and practical guidance presented to better understand and treat fearful dental patients.

Behavioral Dentistry

Behavioral Dentistry
Author: David I. Mostofsky
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2013-10-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118764579

Behavioral Dentistry, Second Edition, 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 clinician’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 latest techniques and protocols and applying them to day-to-day clinical practice. This second edition of Behavioral Dentistry discusses biobehavioral processes, including the psychobiology of inflammation and pain, oral health and quality of life, saliva health, and hypnosis in dentistry. The book goes on to examine anxiety, fear, and dental and chronic orofacial pain, and then reviews techniques for designing and managing behavior change. It concludes with a section on professional practice, including care of special needs, geriatric, and diabetic patients, and interpersonal communication in dental education.

The Well-Referred Dentist

The Well-Referred Dentist
Author: Bita Saleh
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2019-12-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1642795623

The Well-Referred Dentist is a comprehensive guideline that helps dentists finally have the practice of their dreams. In The Well-Referred Dentist, Dr. Bita Saleh addresses the missing factor that is essential to patient compliance in all stages of dental treatment by identifying and resolving the patient’s “triad” of obstacles – their fears, anxieties, and limiting beliefs. As a highly-skilled and dedicated dentist for 30 years, Dr. Saleh has discovered an effective process to alleviate the triad of obstacles experienced by patients. Now, she shares her step-by-step program to show dentists how to: Quickly recognize the hidden signs of fear, anxiety, and limiting beliefs Discuss this sensitive topic with patients so they can reach a mutual resolution Resolve their patient’s triad of obstacles in the most time-efficient manner Help patients requiring urgent care reduce their fears and anxieties by 35% in 4 minutes Create a customized plan for each patient that identifies and resolves the root cause of their issues Create an easy-to-follow maintenance protocol