title: Hypnosis in dentistry.
abstract: In this article, the nature of hypnosis will be discussed, together with its therapeutic/facilitator role in the control of the potential problems that occur in everyday dental practice. It is the vital relationship between a patient and therapist which produces the desired results of hypnotherapy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A holistic approach, in patient care, emphasizes the treatment of an individual who has a dental problem.
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D005683:Gagging; D006801:Humans; D006992:Hypnosis, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012472:Salivation; D013515:Surgery, Oral