1I BDS, Behavioural Science Department, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai-600 007
2Professor, Oral Medicine Department, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai-600 077
Besides technical expertise, the success of dental care depends on the behavioural patterns of the dentist and the patient and the way they interact with each other. Communication is a key concept of this interaction. Dentist's positive attitude and communication skills play a major role on patient's well being. A good dentist-patient relationship is an integral element of quality care.
Dentist-patient relationship, communication
