Table of Contents
Contributors.
Preface.
Section I: Biobehavioral Processes.
Chapter 1. The role of oral and craniofacial appearance in interpersonal attraction. (Giddon).
Chapter 2. Quality of life in oral health (Inglehart).
Chapter 3. The impact of stress on inflammatory processes - (Amar).
Chapter 4. Saliva in health and disease - (Navazesh).
Chapter 5. Biofeedback and dentistry: Past, Present and Future- (Forgione).
Chapter 6. Hypnosis in dentistry - (Peltier).
Section II: Anxiety, Fear, and Pain.
Chapter 7. Environmental & emotional determinants of dental pain -( McNeil et al).
Chapter 8. Temperomandibular disorders- (Dworkin).
Chapter 9. Chairside techniques for reducing dental fear - (Botto).
Chapter 10. Bruxism - (Glaros).
Chapter 11. Stress, coping, and periodontal disease - (Wimmer).
Chapter 12. Influencing patient behavior: education, compliance, & motivational interviewing -(Koerber).
Section III: Changing Behaviors.
Chapter 13. Behavior management in dentistry: Thumbsucking- (Miltenberger).
Chapter 14. Managing disruptive behavior- (Allen).
Chapter 15. Non pharmacological approaches to managing pain & anxiety -Hittelman).
Chapter 16. Self efficacy perceptions in oral health behavior - (Syrjälä).
Chapter 17. Geriatric dentistry- (Riley).
Section IV: Professional Practice.
Chapter 18. Oral health promotion with special need patients- (Glassman).
Chapter 19. Behavioral factors in oral health in diabetic patients- (Niskanen).
Chapter 20. Interpersonal communication training in dental education - Yoshida).
Chapter 21. Community health promotion - (Croucher).
Index