Rethinking Conversational Hypnosis: A Great Tool in Pediatric Dentistry.
Anup K Panda, Sivakumar Nuvvula, Nikhil Marwah, Sharath Asokan, Steven Jl Rodrigues, Padmanabhan M Yuvaraj, Ashwin Rao, Srinivas Namineni, Sukhdeep Singh, Sreekanth K Mallineni
Abstract
Open AccessLanguage and behavior are interwoven. Effective verbal communication is essential in the dental office because all behavior is modified by communication. The art of influencing the child's mind in a normal conversation by selecting the correct words and language patterns is considered conversational hypnosis. It is a scientific and systematic method to change thoughts, emotions, decisions, and behavior in a completely unconscious way. A case of using conversational hypnosis in an anxious 8-year-old boy is presented to enable the child to cope and cooperate for the procedure in the dental office. How to cite this article: Panda AK, Nuvvula S, Marwah N, et al. Rethinking Conversational Hypnosis: A Great Tool in Pediatric Dentistry. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(5):613-616.