How to have healthy conversations: Contemporary Evidence and Behaviour Change Tools in support of Delivering Better (Oral) Health

Prim Dent J. 2024 Mar;13(1):32-37. doi: 10.1177/20501684241230836.ABSTRACTThe aim of this paper is to provide dental professionals with insight into how the science of behaviour change can be used to support patients to change their oral health behaviours. The paper describes how the fourth version of Delivering Better Oral Health (DBOHv4) published in November 2021, brings together the theory plus key principles and practical tools in Chapter 3 "Behaviour change", to help front-line clinicians achieve the best effect. DBOH is freely available to all online at gov.uk and is a key resource for dental teams for the prevention of oral diseases.PMID:38520190 | DOI:10.1177/20501684241230836

Source: Primary dental care : journal of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners UK - March 23, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jennifer E Gallagher Jenny H Godson Zoe Marshman Source Type: research