文档介绍：action as one implements change; and maintenance, when 3. Give reasons why the prevention actions are being
a personoice, and focuses on identifying
Clinical Significance.—It’s called a comfort
the plan for action. zone because we like it there, both patients
and practitioners. We know what causes dental
Discussion.—Various theories explain behavior change disease. Influencing people to change un-
and the interpersonal influences at work in motivation. The healthy habits, while not easy, is essential.
compilation of these theories yields steps that may be use-
ful to the dentist or dental staff interested in promoting
CAMBRA:
Peltier B, Weinstein P, Fredekind R: Risky business: Influencing
people to change. Calif Dent Assoc J 35:794-798, 2007
1. Spend time listening to the patient.
2. Find out if the patient’s views are reasonable or unrea- Reprints available from B Peltier, Univ of the Pacific, Arthur A Du-
sonable and gently correct those that are not goni School of Dentistry, 2155 Webster St, San Francisco, CA
reasonable. 9