Dentistry And Acupuncture

Transentient Inc.

Acupuncture in Dentistry

Presented by Maya Sarkisyan, D.O.M

June 16, 2009

presents

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Agenda

• Establish objectives for this seminar• Review current dental practices• Introduce history and current

applications for acupuncture• How does it work?• Introduction to acupuncture in

dentistry• Questions and answers

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Objectives

• Introduce an acupuncture services for your dental patients.

• Discuss benefits of alternative approach.

• Demonstrate how to use acupuncture in dental office.

• Plan and carry out an ongoing patient education.

• Make your dental practice more attractive for your patients

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Current Practices

• Current process for the dental procedure

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Current Practices

• Current process for the dental procedure

(dentist perspective)

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Current Practices• Current process for the dental

procedure(patient perspective)

Anxiety

FearPhobia

Anxiety

FearPhobia

PainDiscomfor

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SwellingPain

Discomfort

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Result

RELUCTANCE to MAKE or KEEP

an APPOINTMENT

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Alternative Approach

• Combine current distraction techniques with acupuncture and hypnosis

• Educate patients about pain management and faster recovery using an alternative approach

• Make the dental experience more relaxing and attractive for your patients

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Acupuncture – a brief intro

• The first record of Acupuncture is found in the 4,700 year old Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine).

• Body had an energy force running throughout it – Qi.

• Tiny needles are inserted into the various points on the body and ear with the intention of alleviating pain and curing the disease.

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Acupuncture practical applications

By theWorld Health

Organization

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How does it work?

• The "Augmentation of Immunity" Theory• The "Endorphin" Theory • The "Neurotransmitter" Theory• The "Circulatory" Theory• "Gate Control" Theory – the most popular• "Motor Gate" Theory

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“Gate Control” Theory

How it works:

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Acupuncture in Dentistry

• Controlling of pre-dental anxiety and fear

• Pain and anxiety management during procedure

• Reduce inflammation and swelling after procedure

• Alleviation of “gagging reflex”• Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Phobia and Anxiety

31% of adults are fearful of dental treatment

10% of people have a dental phobia

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Phobia and Anxiety Relief

• Supplemental alternative choices for relaxation and phobia cure

• Individualized approach to each patient

• Additional relaxation time is provided• “Unusual” supplemental treatment

serves as a distraction

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During Procedure

• Pain Management and Anesthesia• Relaxation Techniques• Needles don’t interfere with the

procedure

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Recovery time

• Resent research results• Role of Endorphins• Positive effect on mood• Immune system boost

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Gagging Reflex

• The gagging reflex is a psychological reaction

• Specific anti-gagging acupuncture points on each ear

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Trigeminal Neuralgia

• No treatable cause is found• Surgery may cause side effects• TCM classifies TGN differently than

does Western medicine• Meridian acupuncture• Auricular acupuncture

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Questions and answers