Sociology and Psychology for the Dental Team by Sasha Scamble... - 9780745654331

Sociology and Psychology for the Dental TeamAn Introduction to Key Topics\nAuthor(s): Sasha Scambler, Koula Asimakopoulou, Suzanne Scott\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Polity Press\nISBN-13: 9780745654331, 978-0745654331\nSynopsis\nThe role that the social and behavioural sciences play in the daily practice of dentistry is now an essential part of all dentistry training, but it can often seem distant from the reality of daily clinical practice. Dentists often ask: what is sociology? Why do I need to know about psychology? Why do I need sociology and psychology to be an effective dentist? How can they help improve my clinical practice? This new textbook answers these important questions and shows how the social and behavioural sciences can inform the practice of dentistry and allied healthcare services in the twenty-first century. It provides a comprehensive, accessible introduction to sociology and psychology for students and members .