Motivational interviewing in promoting oral health: A literature review

Behavioral sciences are a group of disciplines that involve the study human actions. Various behavioral models have been used in past 50 years behavior modification. One model currently being studied for its application oral health is Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI patient-centered psychobehavioral method various fields medicine and psychology to help patients change their health-affecting behaviors. Effective promotion important because, developed countries, majority deaths diseases caused by chronic conditions. Controlling treating requires sustained commitment. This literature review aims describe current methods health, based on disease with thorough discussion known as MI, applications dentistry health. There evidence has dental areas such promotion, early childhood caries, periodontal disease, smoking cessation, improving quality life during after cancer treatment. The clinical research limitations this will also be addressed. Comparing general ideas ethos definition World Health Organization, it can stated they common approach promoting