Popis: |
0 NE of the major disciplines in dentistry is the use of drugs as adjuncts to more successful dental treatment. With the proper use of drugs, the dentist can lessen apprehension, tension, and fear on the part of his patients; he should not. be content only with eliminating pain in the area of the operative field. The dentist who does not take into consideration the emotional attitude of the patient before,, during, and following treatment, and who does not attempt intelligently to use all the tools and aids available to him to make dental treatment as pleasant as possible, is not providing total or adequate dental care for his patients. |