Hypnotherapy Meets Dentistry – Transforming Patient Behaviour – PDP258

Have you ever wondered how hypnotherapy can help your dental patients? Can it really reduce anxiety, manage chronic pain, or even stop habits like cheek biting? How can dentists integrate hypnotherapy into their care without stepping outside their scope of practice? In this episode, Jaz and Dr. Rita Pais break down how hypnotherapy works, who can benefit, and practical ways dentists can incorporate it into patient care. They also discuss real patient examples, from dental phobia to awake bruxism, showing how a minimally invasive talking therapy can make a real difference in improving habits, reducing stress, and enhancing overall patient outcomes. https://youtu.be/ONnC_nP0iBQ Watch PDP258 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: How to Get Patients to Happily Accept a Mouth Prop – Use confident, directive communication paired with a simple analogy and a swallowing expectation to dramatically improve patient acceptance of mouth props. Key Takeaways Hypnotherapy combines hypnosis with therapeutic techniques for health outcomes. Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy (CBH) enhances treatment effectiveness. Patients must be willing to try hypnotherapy for it to work. Chronic pain management can benefit from relaxation techniques in hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy can address dental phobias and habits like nail-biting. Awareness of habits is crucial for effective hypnotherapy. Finding a qualified hypnotherapist is essential for successful treatment. Science-based approaches in hypnotherapy are preferred by practitioners. Success stories in hypnotherapy can be very rewarding for practitioners. Hypnotherapy can be delivered online or in person, making it accessible. Youtube Highlights 00:00 Teaser 00:59 Introduction 02:13 Protrusive dental pearl: How to Get Patients to Happily Accept a Mouth Prop 05:35 Dr. Rita Pais: Journey into Hypnotherapy 06:32 Hypnotherapy and Its Applications 08:39 Understanding Hypnotherapy and Pain 11:59 How Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy Works 15:35 Midroll 18:56 How Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy Works 20:41 Dental Indications for Hypnotherapy 24:41 Finding a Trusted Hypnotherapist 26:50 Mock Hypnotherapy Session: Patient Journey 30:51 Final Thoughts and Resources 32:28 Outro For dentists looking to refer patients, The Hypnotherapy Directory is one available resource, though it lists all types of hypnotherapy. For patients or colleagues interested in hypnotherapy referrals or collaboration, check out: Rita Pais Hypnotherapy If you loved this episode, make sure to watch Hypnotize Your Patients with 3 Quick Techniques – IC015 This episode is eligible for 0.5 CE credit (Self-instruction) via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance.  This episode meets GDC Outcomes A and C. AGD Subject Code: 340 ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT (Anxiolysis) Aim: To provide dentists with a practical overview of hypnotherapy applications in dentistry, including cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH), patient selection, and habit/pain management. Dentists will be able to – Distinguish between hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Explain how cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy integrates CBT and hypnosis. Identify dental indications for hypnotherapy, including phobias, pain, and habits. Cost:Access to this CE activity is included with an active Protrusive Guidance membership. Current membership pricing is available at www.protrusive.app. Cancellation & Refund Policy:Memberships may be cancelled at any time. Access to CE activities remains active until the end of the current billing cycle. Subscription charges are non-refundable once processed. Full details are available at www.protrusive.app.