title: The use of hypnosis in dentistry: a review.
abstract: Hypnosis is a valuable technique in patient management. With appropriate training, general dental practitioners can widen the treatment options they can offer to patients, especially those who are dentally anxious. This article provides a brief theoretical and historical overview, and a review of the literature pertaining to the clinical uses of hypnosis in dentistry.
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Potter
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Mellor
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000628:therapy; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D006992:Hypnosis, Dental / Q000379:methods; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012064:Relaxation Therapy
chemical_list: D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D009609:Nitrous Oxide