title: [Change in attitude toward the "affective dentist". The initial interview].
abstract: The role of initial patient assessment as part of a total program designed to change negative attitudes towards the dental visit is discussed. The strategy endorsed is one which takes into account the affective component of a patient's attitude and allows for its expression trough an empathic client-centered itake. Two case studies area presented as illustrations of this approach.
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Sokol
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Sokol
authors.forename: D Y
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Sokol
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology*; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Cambio de actitud a través de la "odontología afectiva". La entrevista inicial.