Prof. Tim Newton

King's College London

Title: The interface between Psychology and Prosthodontics.

Aim:
To provide an overview of issues that arise during prosthodontic treatment where psychological and/or behavioural management may be of value

Objectives:
By the end of the lecture the audience should:

• Have a knowledge of assessing and managing patient expectations of treatment
• Have knowledge of the identification and management of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• Have a knowledge of psychological approaches to gagging in prosthodontic patients
• Have reflected on their role in patient adaptation to tooth loss and rehabilitation

Biography:
Tim Newton is a Psychologist who has spent over 30 years working in dental settings with the goal of ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of good oral and dental health. He is particularly concerned with addressing the needs of people who are anxious about attending the dentist, and in encouraging dental healthcare professionals to work with patients to develop healthy behaviours. As part of this he has undertaken extensive work supporting the well being of the dental team.

Tim is employed by King’s College London as Professor of Psychology as Applied to Dentistry, spending half his time working as Honorary Consultant Health Psychologist. Tim’s clinical work is focussed on individuals with dental phobia, and support for individual’s facing challenging dental procedures.