The Doctor-Patient Relationship in Dentistry Acceptance & Commitment Training

and the Influence of Compassion

Dr. D.J. Moran

The Doctor-Patient Relationship in Dentistry Acceptance & Commitment Training

and the Influence of Compassion

Dr. D.J. Moran

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“In a clinical setting, the dental staff may simply ask the patients, ‘How to you feel about receiving dental treatment? Patients appreciate when dentists are concerned with their emotions and well-being by showing empathy and communicativeness.”- Corah et al., 1988

“[Sedation] effects will be reinforced by the use of psychological techniques such as establishing a good relationship, tell-show-do, and empathy.”- Öst & Skaret, 2013

“Simply asking patients how they feel and what makes them anxious is easy and important in order to get an impression of the patient's fear and also to facilitated a relationship before treatment.”- Öst & Skaret, 2013

“Demonstrate empathy”

- Skaret & Raadal, 2013 in “Prevention of Dental Phobia”

Acceptance and Commitment Training can help build empathy and compassion through

mindfulness training and values clarification

Acceptance and Commitment Training helps build empathy and compassion through

mindfulness training and values clarification

Acceptance and Commitment Training helps build empathy and compassion through

values clarificationand values clarification

We are connected

When we are self-aware, we are better helpers

In order to be better helpers, we should show more compassion

To be more compassionate, develop mindfulness skills and clarify your values

Contact Information:daniel.moran@qualitysafetyedge.com