Search for dissertations about: "Dental Beliefs Survey"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Dental Beliefs Survey.

  2. 1. Attitudes and communicative factors related to oral health and periodontal treatment

    Author : Jane Stenman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic periodontitis; dental hygienist; communication; dental hygienist beliefs survey; dental hygienist-patient relationship; dental anxiety; grounded theory; interviews; motivational interview; oral health; oral hygiene behaviour; periodontal infection control;

    Abstract : The most important factor in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease is the individual’s standard of daily self-performed oral hygiene. Consequently, a major task in periodontal treatment is to motivate the patient to efficient oral hygiene behaviour. READ MORE

  4. 2. Interpersonal Skills in the Dentist-Patient Relationship: the art of dentistry

    Author : Károly R. Kulich; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Interpersonal skills; dentist-patient relationship; dental phobia; patient-centered dentistry; Grounded Theory; qualitative method; exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis; Dental Beliefs Survey;

    Abstract : The concept of interpersonal skills and its relevance in the dentist-patient relationship wasinvestigated. In Study I, general dentists responding to a mailed questionnaire reported thatthe ideal characteristics of a good dentist can be divided into three categories: 1)interpersonal skills; 2) clinical skills; and 3) other skills. READ MORE

  5. 3. Temporomandibular disorders among Sami women : perspectives based on an epidemiological survey with mixed methods

    Author : Christina Storm Mienna; Anders Wänman; Martti Helkimo; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epidemiology; gender; headache; indigenous; pain; qualitative; quality of life; temporomandibular; odontologi; Odontology;

    Abstract : Introduction The aim of the research project was to examine prevalence, co-morbidity, and impact on daily life of pain and dysfunction in the jaw-face, head, and neck-shoulder regions among adult Sami women in northern Sweden. The aim of the qualitative part of the study was to explore, thoughts, experiences, and beliefs regarding temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among Sami women with and without TMD, to gain insights into their health care experiences. READ MORE