LET’S TALK ORAL HEALTH: BEHAVIORAL CHANGE FOR ORAL HEALTH: A PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH
Behavioral change as a key pillar for periodontal disease prevention
Explore the behavioural change approach as a foundation for peri-implant and periodontal disease prevention. In this episode, Professor Tim Newton highlights how effective oral hygiene habits are central to influencing patient behavior and supporting long-term oral health.
Navigate the behavioral change theories
This episode introduces a powerful framework that consolidates extensive research on dental behavioral change. Make it applicable in everyday dentistry practice and strengthen your relationship with the patient. Empower them to incorporate and sustain healthy dental habits using proven, evidence-based methods.
Implementing behavior change techniques
Learn how to guide patients with the GPS-P model, which encompasses goal setting, planning, self-monitoring, and perseverance. This model is based on what is currently in psychology considered to be the gold standard model for behavioural change: COM-B model (capability, opportunity, motivation), which provides tailored strategies to implement positive behavioural changes.
Enhance dental patient education
Professor Newton discusses the importance of building a trusting relationship with the patient to achieve optimal results. Gain valuable insights on fostering trust, improving treatment outcomes and creating an overall positive dental experience. Gain valuable insights on communicating behavioral change techniques effectively to improve patient outcomes, treatment success, and the overall dental experience.
Meet Professor Newton
Professor Tim Newton is a professor of psychology as applied to dentistry at King’s College London, UK, as well as an honorary consultant health psychologist within the NHS. His research focuses on the role of thoughts and behaviour in oral health and disease, and his interests include the management of dental anxiety, the working life of the dental team and patients’ perceptions of treatment.
