The Psychology of the Dentist-Patient Relationship

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. The Interpersonal Dynamics of Dentistry

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      Pages 1-1

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   2. Introduction and Overview: Issues and Concepts

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      Pages 3-8

   3. The Psychologic Parameters of Dentistry

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      Pages 9-39

   4. The Psychology of Pain Tolerance

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      Pages 40-54

3. Theoretic Models and Their Practical Implications

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      Pages 55-55

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   2. Psychoanalysis and Patient Management

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      Pages 57-73

   3. Social Learning Theory and Patient Management

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      Pages 74-90

   4. Social Psychology and Patient Management

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      Pages 91-136

   5. Community-Based Dental Health Education

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      Pages 137-148

   6. Common Sense and Patient Management: Implications for Practice, Training, and Research

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      Pages 149-161

4. Back Matter

   Pages 162-187

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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 improve patient management, reduce the stress of practicing dentistry, and contribute to the design of effective community dental health campaigns.

• dentistry
• education
• pain
• psychoanalysis
• psychology
• social psychology

• School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia

  Stephen Bochner

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