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T-Scan as a Patient Education Tool

T-Scan as a Patient Education Tool

John R. Droter, DDS
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 33
ISBN13: 9781466665873|ISBN10: 1466665874|EISBN13: 9781466665880
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6587-3.ch015
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Droter, DDS, John R. "T-Scan as a Patient Education Tool." Handbook of Research on Computerized Occlusal Analysis Technology Applications in Dental Medicine, edited by Robert B. Kerstein, DMD, IGI Global, 2015, pp. 672-704. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6587-3.ch015

APA

Droter, DDS, J. R. (2015). T-Scan as a Patient Education Tool. In R. Kerstein, DMD (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Computerized Occlusal Analysis Technology Applications in Dental Medicine (pp. 672-704). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6587-3.ch015

Chicago

Droter, DDS, John R. "T-Scan as a Patient Education Tool." In Handbook of Research on Computerized Occlusal Analysis Technology Applications in Dental Medicine, edited by Robert B. Kerstein, DMD, 672-704. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2015. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6587-3.ch015

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Abstract

The T-Scan is an effective patient education tool for illustrating existing occlusal pathology. It presents complex occlusal information in a visual format that is easily understood. The T-Scan applies to all stages of the teaching/learning process because its recorded data forms the framework upon which a doctor/patient discussion can begin regarding the patient's occlusal disease manifestations, the potential benefit of treatments, and the risks of not undergoing corrective treatment. When used as part of an educational strategy, the T-Scan can lead the patient to accept procedures that would benefit their long-term dental health. This chapter outlines the four stages of creating optimum dental health, the steps required to perform effective teaching and learning, the differing styles of teaching and learning utilized in educational forums, and how to best employ the technique of Feature, Function, and Benefit. A case study illustrates how T-Scan data can educate a patient about their own occlusal problems.

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