title: Reframing in dentistry: revisited.
abstract: The successful practice of dentistry involves a good combination of technical skills and soft skills. Soft skills or communication skills are not taught extensively in dental schools and it can be challenging to learn and at times in treating dental patients. Guiding the child's behavior in the dental operatory is one of the preliminary steps to be taken by the pediatric dentist and one who can successfully modify the behavior can definitely pave the way for a life time comprehensive oral care. This article is an attempt to revisit a simple behavior guidance technique, reframing and explain the possible psychological perspectives behind it for better use in the clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Sivakumar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nuvvula
authors.forename: Rekalakshmi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kamatham
authors.forename: Ramasubbareddy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Challa
authors.forename: Sharath
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Asokan
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000523:psychology*; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000523:psychology*; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D011215:Practice Management, Dental; D011582:Psychological Theory