Open AccessReframing in dentistry: Revisited
Author(s) -
Sivakumar Nuvvula,
Rekhalakshmi Kamatham,
Ramasubbareddy Challa,
Sharath Asokan
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.117968
Subject(s) - cognitive reframing , dental care , dentistry , communication skills , dental practice , psychology , medical education , soft skills , clinical practice , medicine , nursing , psychotherapist
The successful practice of dentistry involves a good combination of technical skills and soft skills. Soft skills or communication skills are not taught extensively in dental schools and it can be challenging to learn and at times in treating dental patients. Guiding the child's behavior in the dental operatory is one of the preliminary steps to be taken by the pediatric dentist and one who can successfully modify the behavior can definitely pave the way for a life time comprehensive oral care. This article is an attempt to revisit a simple behavior guidance technique, reframing and explain the possible psychological perspectives behind it for better use in the clinical practice.