title: Stress relaxation techniques for the dental practitioner.
abstract: The practice of dentistry can be quite stressful, and dentists need to know how to relieve their own stress. Both psychologic and physiologic stress should be alleviated so as not to become disabling. The stress of life and the stress of dental practice should be understood by practitioners. If used properly, simple relaxation techniques that can be performed several times a day will help relieve these life-threatening stresses.
authors.affiliation: College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Nuckles
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Barnett
mesh_terms: D003815:Dentists; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy*