Speaking

Anxiety & the Dental Patient

By Ryan Rutar, MAM, BS, BA

• Recognize different parts of the brain responsible for behavior

• Identify different medications and their effects to enhance, complement, or interfere with anxiety

• Apply strategies to enhance treatment and comfort of the patient

Releasing the Savvy Hygienist from Within

By Ryan Rutar, MAM, BS, BA

• Identify how your mind can help or hinder treatment planning

• Recognize different forms of management styles to help in your work success

• Develop different forms of compensation and negotiating tactics

• Modify strategies to enhance prevention and streamline dental hygiene