W.14.69

Title: Hypnosis for dental anxiety , gaging and bruxism
Presenters: Nir Uziel, Efrat Gilon
Venue: 
the main building of AGH University of Science and Technology - A0
A0 Akademii Górniczo-Hutniczej (al. Adama Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków) 
Room 380 A / Sala 380 A

Time: 14.06.2024 8:30-10:00
Language: EN

Abstract:

The workshop is aiming for young and experienced dentists as well as for hypnotists who want to deepen their knowledge in techniques for dealing with the anxious / phobic patient.
During the workshop, we will present different hypnotic techniques including rapid inductions, dissociation and systematic desensitization. We will present the effectiveness of hypnosis in the treatment of bruxism and excessive gaging reflex.
Our presentation will include live demonstrations, videos following patients in treatments, and case presentations.
We will encourage the participants to exercise some of our presentations during the workshop.

Dr. Nir Uziel is a dentist and lecturer at the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University . He is leading a clinic where patients suffering from dental anxiety are treated by hypnosis. Dr. Uziel is licensed by the Ministry of Health to practice and to teach hypnosis, and teaches hypnosis for dentists, physicians and psychologists all over the world. Dr. Uziel publishes scientific paper in leading professional journals and is continuously participating in conference. He owns a dental practice specializing in the treatment of anxious patients.

Dr Efrat Gilon practices as an instructor in the dental behavioral sciences unit and works at the dental anxiety clinic at Tel Aviv University school
of dental medicine. Dr. Gilon is licensed by the Israeli Ministry of Health to practice hypnosis in dentistry.