Mental Health Dental Health https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html About BCDHA & BCACC Calm and soothing environment The importance of your Reception team Remind them: anxiety is normal Contact Us Printed Resources Any dental experience can be experienced as traumatic Body Sensation of Support A regular Treatment Room Trauma & health What is Trauma? Tools: Starting right Greet every patient Tools Understanding your history & reactions What is Informed Practice? Offer a conversation before starting any dental work Taking the pulse Offer a pillow Ask for extra information upfront Be curious when “previous Anxiety” is listed Provide choice and options Allow them to feel seen from first point of contact Notifying patient when there is a change of Dental Professional Take the Time to Reset Yourself Pick a Topic Easiest Breath Imagining biting into something Following Breath Counting Breaths up to 10 Counting Down From 100 By 7 Wiggling Toes Stress Balls Weight Blanket Aromatherapy Ear Buds Take the time to build a relationship Collaborative & non-judgmental Non-verbal cues Ask them what you can do… Stop and Ask An introduction protocol An orientation with no work done Allow for questions For practitioners Develop a non-verbal communication code Consider multiple sessions Express curiosity & offer support Empower with choices Homepage