J4 ›› 2011, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (2): 58-60.

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Impact of the Dental Patients' Psychology on Treatments

  

  1. Dali Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Dali, Yunnan 671000, China
  • Received:2011-01-11 Online:2011-02-15 Published:2011-02-15

Abstract:

Objective: To investigate a good way to improve doctor-patient cooperation by analyzing the psychological state of dental clinic patients. Methods: 568 self -assessments by patients were investigated and clinical operations by doctors were analyzed. Results: Forty-three to forty-eight percents of 568 patients showed dental fear and anxiety in varying degrees. 2.7% patients showed unhealthy psychological behavior which led to unfinished operation. Conclusion: Psychological counseling, together with a better communication of doctor to patient, would help patients overcoming dental fear and anxiety and ensure a smooth operation.

Key words: psychology, dental fear and anxiety, dental operation

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