title: Treating the potential problem patient.
abstract: Problem patients exist in all dental practices. In this article, I have described methods of identifying these people and assisting them in becoming acceptable patients. I also have made suggestions to reduce the inconveniences encountered when treating problem patients.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, 3707 N. Canyon Road, Suite No. 7A, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D012308:Risk Management