Rethinking Conversational Hypnosis: A Great Tool in Pediatric Dentistry

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Abstract

Language and behavior are interwoven. Effective verbal communication is essential in the dental office because all behavior is modified by communication. The art of influencing the child’s mind in a normal conversation by selecting the correct words and language patterns is considered conversational hypnosis. It is a scientific and systematic method to change thoughts, emotions, decisions, and behavior in a completely unconscious way. A case of using conversational hypnosis in an anxious 8-year-old boy is presented to enable the child to cope and cooperate for the procedure in the dental office.

First Page

613

Last Page

616

DOI

10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3101

Publication Date

5-1-2025

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