{"product_id":"psychology-and-dentistry-william-ayer-jr-9780789022967","title":"Psychology and Dentistry: Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to build successful working relationships with your patients \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePsychology and Dentistry: Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care is a practical guide to an often-neglected aspect of dentistry-the contributions of the behavioral sciences to dental research and practice. Dr. William A. Ayer, Professor of Behavioral Sciences at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, presents a comprehensive textbook that's an essential study aid for students preparing for their National Dental Board Examinations and a valuable classroom resource for dental school faculty. This unique book identifies the everyday concerns of dentists, dental students, and dental hygienists, offering proven strategies for patient management and for buildingand maintaininga successful dentist-patient relationship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePsychology and Dentistry examines the contributions of the behavioral sciences to the practice of dentistry, drawing subject matter from a wide range of disciplines that include psychology, sociology, education, anthropology, economics, epidemiology, health services, and public health. The book is a practical guide to developing the necessary skills to conduct effective patient interviews, for teaching patients to manage their dental fears and anxieties, and for dealing with patients who need counseling from mental health professionals. It also addresses special issues that have become relevant to dentists and their staffs in recent years, including child abuse and neglect, spousal violence, elder abuse, aging and changes associated with age, death and dying, and bereavement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePsychology and Dentistry examines: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e behavior therapies\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e behavioral interventions \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e management techniques for patients with acute and\/or chronic pain\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e how to train patients to manage their oral habits\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e how to get patients to comply with health care recommendations\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e pain perception and pain expression\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the therapeutic use of hypnosis\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e how to make psychological referrals for patients \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the effect of stress on dentists and dental students\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e and much more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychology and Dentistry: Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care is an essential resource for anyone working in the dental field. The book's practical approach and unique insights are invaluable for helping you develop healthy relationships with your patients. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Ayer Jr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0789022966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780789022967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.42h x 6.10w x 0.47d","brand":"William Ayer Jr","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48517418352895,"sku":"9780789022967","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_839ca876-08fd-4c79-8deb-d43b7186c366.jpg?v=1778731838","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/psychology-and-dentistry-william-ayer-jr-9780789022967","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}