Stress is a big issue for people in the modern world. Patients' quality of life is negatively impacted by the development of numerous secondary disorders brought on by stress. With the help of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), patients can reclaim their quality of life by self-analysing and eliminating negative thoughts.This book summarises the practical application of CBT in clinical settings after studying various literature. This book is portable and can be used by dental practitioners of various specializations to help patients overcome dental fears, orofacial pain, neurovascular headaches, hypochondriasis, psychosomatic disorders like oral lichen planus, unhealthy habits such as tobacco smoking, and various health issues encountered in dental settings.
Dr Abhilash Panwar earned his BDS from Subharti Dental College and Hospital in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, and is now pursuing a Master's degree in Dental Surgery in Oral Medicine and Radiology at the same institution. He is interested in CBT practice and began working in the field in 2021. Dr Swati Gupta completed her BDS in 2005 at the prestigious King George University of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, India, and her MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology at the Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India, in 2011. She was awarded for the best original research by IAOMR in 2018 and for her dedicated services to student community as a teacher on in 2020 by Rotary Club, Meerut. Dr K. NAGARAJU completed his BDS at the Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, in 2002 and his MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology at Rajiv Gandhi University, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India, 2006. He was awarded the best community service award in 2019 at a National Conference.
