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Psychology in Dentistry. ARNEL BANAGA SALGADO, Ed.D ., D.Sc., MAT (Psychology), RN Assistant Professor Extension: 307 H/P: 050 799 3803 E-mail: Arnel@rakmhsu.ae RAKCON, RAKMHSU . Lecturer’s profile. Doctor of Science - ( honoris causa USA, 2011) Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – (RP, 2010)
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Psychology in Dentistry ARNEL BANAGA SALGADO, Ed.D., D.Sc., MAT (Psychology), RN Assistant Professor Extension: 307 H/P: 050 799 3803 E-mail: Arnel@rakmhsu.ae RAKCON, RAKMHSU
Lecturer’s profile Doctor of Science - (honoris causa USA, 2011) Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – (RP, 2010) Master of Arts (RP, 2005) Master of Arts in Teaching Psychology (PNU, 2003) Registered Nurse (RP, Mal, 1993) Licensed Teacher (RP, 199) Certificate in Teaching (SLU, 1995) Bachelor of Science (RP, 1993) Membership Psychological Association of the Philippines Counselors and Therapists Association of Malaysia Philippine Nurses Association Author of McGraw-Hill JAYPEE
Learning Objectives At the end of the session, the students shall be able to • Identify the requirements and grading criteria for the subject. • Define behavioral sciences. • Explain the importance of behavioral science to dental practice.
The Dentistry Students 2 • Good at memorization • Different motivations • Good visuo-spatial skills • Tech savvy? • Mandatory laptop programs in about 25% of dental schools • On-line database searching relatively rare Hendricson et al., 2006; Romanov & Aarnio, 2006
Dentistry and Health • Consistent brushing and flossing and routine dental hygiene critical to maintenance of oral health • Psychology as thescience of behavior
Psychology and Dentistry • Communications skills and rapport building • Dental fears Eitner et al., 2006Lahti et al., 2007
Psychology and Dentistry • Pain • Acute • Chronic • Temporomandibular disorders • Neuralgias • Oral parafunctional behaviors • Clenching • Grinding (“bruxism”) Drangsholt & LeResche, 1999; Glaros et al., 2005
Psychology and Dentistry • Special needs populations • Mentally challenged • Chronically ill • Geriatrics • Public health • Community interventions John et al., 2007
Psychology and Dentistry • Quality of life • Craniofacial abnormalities • Edentualism • Esthetic dentistry • Orthodontics • Crowns, veneers • Reconstruction Gordon et al., 2004; Lee et al., 2007
Psychology Skills Useful for Dental Students • Communication • Fear/anxiety management • Management of disruptive child • Patient interventions to enhance self-care • Motivational interviewing • Pain management
Psychology Skills for Dental Educators • Learning how to use handpiece • Proprioception • Visual learning Diaz et al., 2001; Wierinck et al., 2006
Challenges With Dental Students • Curriculum very technique-oriented • Does not foster cognitive skills • Psychology not seen as “scientific” or practical enough
Institutional Challenges • Off-site psychologists • Less attuned to issues faced by dental students • Curricular time
Potential Solutions • Collaborative relationships essential • “Teach the Teacher” • Observational modeling
Preparing for the Future • Systems-based curriculum • Multi-disciplinary • Integrated • Comprehensive • Focus on the whole person Willsie, 2004
Role for APA • Encourage shift to systems-based curriculum • Advocate for research funding • Educational research • Visual learning • Liaison to accredited Dental association (International, national) • Remember dentistry