Cambio de actitud a través de la [quot ]odontología afectiva[quot ]. La entrevista inicial / [Change in attitude toward the [quot ]affective dentist[quot ]. The initial interview]

ABSTRACT

The role of initial patient assessment as part of a total program designed to change negative attitudes towards the dental visit is discussed. The strategy endorsed is one which takes into account the affective component of a patient’s attitude and allows for its expression trough an empathic client-centered itake. Two case studies area presented as illustrations of this approach.