The Institute of Hypnotherapy for Medical and Dental Practice (IHMDP) is running two one-day courses specifically for dental professionals, the Hypnodontics Foundation Course and the Advanced Hypnodontics Course.

The Hypnodontics Foundation Course can be taken by all dental staff who work with patients in a dental practice. It covers skills in using hypnosis both formally and informally in interactions with patients, to alleviate anxiety and experience of pain and to facilitate giving treatment to anxious patients, both adults and children.

The Advanced Hypnodontics Course is for graduates of the foundation course or those with previous hypnodontics training. Topics include hypnoanalgesia for patients averse to anaesthetic; reduction/elimination of pain/discomfort during and after dental procedures; improvement of haemostasis during dental procedures; stress management for dental personnel; and hypnosis to reduce/eliminate gagging and for bruxism.

Each course costs £150 and will take place in Central London in October; there is a discount for booking both courses.

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