Launch of dental textbook “Hypnodontics” increases patient comfort with words, not drugs

Published on Thu, Jul 17, 2014 (7:16 p.m.)

Submitted by Hypnodontist

Las Vegas, NV (July 17, 2014) – Las Vegas has a long history of stage hypnosis as a high profile form of entertainment, leaving many people unaware of the clinical, medical and dental applications. With the publication of Hypnodontics by Juan Acosta, CHP, dental professionals are lauding the textbook for teaching the basic language skills of hypnosis to increase patient comfort through words rather than drugs. The book officially launches July 18-20 at HypnoThoughts Live, America’s biggest hypnosis conference, held at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

“Without a doubt, this book can help every single dental office,” says Dr. Marvin Pantangco, a biological dentist practicing in Encinitas, CA.

Acosta managed Dr. Pantangco’s emergency dental clinic in 2013, interacting with dozens of dentists and almost 1000 patients. As a result, Acosta discovered his skills as a certified hypnosis practitioner are readily transferrable to dental professionals.

“Subtle language changes,” says Acosta, “empower dentists, hygienists and all team members to calm anxious and fearful patients, leading to greater patient satisfaction and increased profits for the dental practice.”

Hypnosis has been used in dentistry for centuries, pre-dating the invention of chemical anesthesia. While hypno-anesthesia is somewhat rarely used today, dental patients do often benefit from hypnosis for issues such as teeth clenching and grinding, overactive gag reflex, nail biting and other unconscious behaviors.

“As a clinical dental hygienist and hypnotherapist, I am so thrilled Juan Acosta has written this book,” says Jackie Foskett, RDH, C.Ht. “He has distilled hypnotic language skills to their essence, which is the language of ethical influence.”

While stage shows and Hollywood movies often create the impression of hypnotists controlling people, the truth is a person must be willing to cooperate. In the dental office, that means scheduling rather than avoiding recommended treatments, keeping those appointments, and brushing and flossing as instructed.

During the weekend launch of Hypnodontics – Ethical Influence: Language For Dental Professionals the book will be available free on Kindle at http://bit.ly/hypnodonticskindle. The San Diego-based Acosta will be making several presentations at HypnoThoughts Live, including teaching an all-day post-conference workshop at The Orleans on Monday, July 21.

For more information, visit http://Hypnodontist.com or contact Acosta at (858) 461-9861.