title: Using mind-body techniques in dentistry.
abstract: Mind-body medicine is a win-win proposition for dentists and their patients. Patients experience less anxiety and less discomfort during procedures. However, it's important to know the advantages and disadvantages if you are considering offering mind-body services in your practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Counselman
mesh_terms: D001346:Autosuggestion; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D003729:Dental Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D011603:Psychophysiology / Q000379:methods; D012064:Relaxation Therapy