Dentistry And Acupuncture
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Transcript of Dentistry And Acupuncture
Transentient Inc.
Acupuncture in Dentistry
Presented by Maya Sarkisyan, D.O.M
June 16, 2009
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Agenda
• Establish objectives for this seminar• Review current dental practices• Introduce history and current
applications for acupuncture• How does it work?• Introduction to acupuncture in
dentistry• Questions and answers
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Objectives
• Introduce an acupuncture services for your dental patients.
• Discuss benefits of alternative approach.
• Demonstrate how to use acupuncture in dental office.
• Plan and carry out an ongoing patient education.
• Make your dental practice more attractive for your patients
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Current Practices
• Current process for the dental procedure
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Current Practices
• Current process for the dental procedure
(dentist perspective)
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Current Practices• Current process for the dental
procedure(patient perspective)
Anxiety
FearPhobia
Anxiety
FearPhobia
PainDiscomfor
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SwellingPain
Discomfort
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Result
RELUCTANCE to MAKE or KEEP
an APPOINTMENT
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Alternative Approach
• Combine current distraction techniques with acupuncture and hypnosis
• Educate patients about pain management and faster recovery using an alternative approach
• Make the dental experience more relaxing and attractive for your patients
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Acupuncture – a brief intro
• The first record of Acupuncture is found in the 4,700 year old Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine).
• Body had an energy force running throughout it – Qi.
• Tiny needles are inserted into the various points on the body and ear with the intention of alleviating pain and curing the disease.
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Acupuncture practical applications
By theWorld Health
Organization
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How does it work?
• The "Augmentation of Immunity" Theory• The "Endorphin" Theory • The "Neurotransmitter" Theory• The "Circulatory" Theory• "Gate Control" Theory – the most popular• "Motor Gate" Theory
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“Gate Control” Theory
How it works:
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Acupuncture in Dentistry
• Controlling of pre-dental anxiety and fear
• Pain and anxiety management during procedure
• Reduce inflammation and swelling after procedure
• Alleviation of “gagging reflex”• Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Phobia and Anxiety
31% of adults are fearful of dental treatment
10% of people have a dental phobia
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Phobia and Anxiety Relief
• Supplemental alternative choices for relaxation and phobia cure
• Individualized approach to each patient
• Additional relaxation time is provided• “Unusual” supplemental treatment
serves as a distraction
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During Procedure
• Pain Management and Anesthesia• Relaxation Techniques• Needles don’t interfere with the
procedure
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Recovery time
• Resent research results• Role of Endorphins• Positive effect on mood• Immune system boost
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Gagging Reflex
• The gagging reflex is a psychological reaction
• Specific anti-gagging acupuncture points on each ear
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
• No treatable cause is found• Surgery may cause side effects• TCM classifies TGN differently than
does Western medicine• Meridian acupuncture• Auricular acupuncture
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Questions and answers