A joint approach to treating dental phobics between community dental services and specialist psychotherapy services--a single case report.
A 41-year-old male patient presented at the local dental hospital requesting treatment under IV sedation, a treatment that he had had for the past 25 years. The patient was referred to the specialist psychotherapy services for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and received a 1 hour course of therapy. He was then introduced to dental services, and at this visit had a check-up, OPG, and treatment planning discussion. At a subsequent visit he had local anaesthetic, three fillings, and a scale and polish. The patient is now able to return to general dental practice, after only a brief therapeutic intervention, and subsequent dental treatment. The present and future cost saving to the NHS is substantial compared with the treatment method initially sought by the patient.
Wilson
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KI
Community Dental Service, Heeley Dental Clinic, Sheffield. KennethCDS@freebirch.freeserve.co.uk
Davies
J G
JG
D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003149:Community Dentistry; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team