Discussing Bruxism and its Treatment with the Dental Patient (2nd Edition)

Course overview

Dental patients experiencing bruxism, even after having detailed discussions with their treating clinician, often bring up follow-up questions with other members of the dental team - hygienists, assistants or even the front office staff members. These questions may be focused on causes, symptoms and/or treatment options. This evidence-based Quality Resource Guide (QRG) is designed to assist all members of the dental office team to respond to patients' questions regarding bruxism in a professional and consistent manner. Following a brief overview of bruxism, the QRG provides concise and well referenced discussions of the causes of bruxism, signs and symptoms of the condition and treatment options. Tables enhance the summary of these discussions and a Frequently Asked Questions section helps the dental team to prepare for questions that are commonly asked. This QRG will serve as an important resource for all the members of the dental office team as they strive to provide maximal assistance for the patient suffering from bruxism.