title: The triangle of health. 1: The clinical arena.
abstract: The triangle of health is based upon a holistic view of health and is composed of physical, psychological and social dimensions. It is by an acknowledgement of these various aspects of health that restorative treatment and preventive plans can best be negotiated with patients and tailored to their physical, psychological and social needs.
authors.affiliation: Queen's University of Belfast, N. Ireland.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Freeman
mesh_terms: D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D011313:Preventive Dentistry; D012923:Social Class; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors