Psychotherapist Queer Vision Consulting/Transcend Psychotherapy Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
Disclosure(s):
Evan Rosenthal, MS, LPCC, LADC: No financial relationships to disclose
Discover how integrating trauma-informed care into your dental practice can improve patient follow-through, satisfaction and overall outcomes. You’ll explore how patients respond to both single-incident and chronic trauma—learning to recognize key verbal, non-verbal, physical and behavioral cues. Gain practical communication strategies you can apply chairside to create a more supportive, patient-centered environment, build trust and tailor your approach to reduce discomfort and prioritize well-being.
Learning Objectives:
Outline how integrating trauma-informed care can enhance patient follow-through, satisfaction and overall health outcomes
Identify the key principles of trauma-informed care and how they apply within the dental setting
Recognize different types of traumas and the verbal, non-verbal, physical and behavioral cues that may indicate trauma activation
Develop communication strategies for engaging patients in environments that may trigger trauma responses.
Implement practical and actionable chairside techniques to foster more patient-centered, trauma-sensitive dental approaches.
