Professor of Dental Hygiene Collin College, Texas, United States
Disclosure(s):
Kandice Swarthout, MS, RDH, LPC: No financial relationships to disclose
For some patients, a history of trauma, anxiety disorders, or substance abuse can create a sense of real fear around a dental appointment. The relationship between the dental professional and patient is the key factor in helping trauma survivors in recovery and building resilience to end the vicious cycle of dental fear. The fear of a dental appointment may leave the patient and clinician feeling exhausted and confused. Awareness of the neurobiological responses to trauma can help dental professionals provide optimum treatment with empathy and compassion. This course will discuss many non-dental-related traumas that may cause the patient severe anxiety during a dental appointment. It will address treatment from a trauma-informed care mindset that will guide dental professionals to a deeper understanding of dental fear and management.
No Lecture Fee
Learning Objectives:
Identify how previous trauma effects patients in the dental office
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Describe the neurobiological responses to trauma in dental patients.
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Explain the foundational principles of trauma-informed care as applied to dentistry.
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