Training of dental professionals in Motivational Interviewing can heighten interdental cleaning self-efficacy in periodontal patients.

Training of dental professionals in Motivational Interviewing can heighten interdental cleaning self-efficacy in periodontal patients.

Background: The success of periodontal therapy depends on the adherence of patients to professional recommendations. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a workshop in Motivational Interviewing (MI) on non-surgical periodontal treatment performed by dental students. Material and...

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Main Authors: Johan Peter Woelber, Narin eSpann-Aloge, Gilgamesh eHanna, Goetz eFabry, Katrin eFrick, Rigo eBrueck, Andreas eJähne, Kirstin eVach, Petra eRatka-Krueger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
Oral Hygiene
Patient Compliance
Periodontitis
self-efficacy
Motivational Interviewing
Periodontal disease
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00254/full

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