The Use of Hypnosis in Dentistry: A Review

From Volume 27, Issue 4, May 2000 | Pages 198-202

Authors

B. Patel

BDS

General Dental Practitioner, Preston, University of Manchester

Articles by B. Patel

C. Potter

BDS, MMedSci

General Dental Practitioner, Manchester, University of Manchester

Articles by C. Potter

A.C. Mellor

PhD, LDS, FDS RCS (Eng.)

Senior Lecturer, Unit of Primary Dental Care, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Washington, USA

Articles by A.C. Mellor

Abstract

Hypnosis is a valuable technique in patient management. With appropriate training, general dental practitioners can widen the treatment options they can offer to patients, especially those who are dentally anxious. This article provides a brief theoretical and historical overview, and a review of the literature pertaining to the clinical uses of hypnosis in dentistry.

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