We all have patients who resist change. But maybe it's because they don't like to be told what to do. Motivational interviewing is a highly effective technique in which patients discover how to change, and we as hygienists act as guides.
A study led by Queen Mary’s Professor of Dental Public Health, Professor Cynthia Pine, has identified a low-cost and low-intensity intervention technique that could prevent tooth decay for thousands of children across the UK.
Dr. Erinne Kennedy says patients are typically motivated to have a successful teledentistry exam. All they need from you is advice and a clear direction on how they can prepare for the call. Some of the items that come with take-out food can help!
More research is needed to accurately evaluate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing — a client-oriented but directive counseling strategy that helps people explore and resolve their ambivalence toward change — on the clinical reduction of early childhood caries
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Reviewed randomized controlled trials showed varied success of MI in improving oral health. The potential of MI in dental health care, especially on improving periodontal health, remains controversial. Additional studies with methodologic rigor are needed for a better understanding of the roles of MI in dental practice.
There is a need to develop an effective model for chairside oral health promotion that incorporates this evidence and allows oral health professionals to focus more on the underlying social determinants of oral disease during the clinical encounter. There is potential to further develop the motivational interviewing approach within the oral health field.
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