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WorksheetsMindfulness and Dentistry
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Paying attention to the present moment
How can mindfulness support dental hygiene students during clinical sessions?
Stay calm and grounded
Dismiss the patients concerns - Their opinions don't count!
Be argumentative with anyone around you
Which patient group would most benefit from a mindful clinician?
Patients with dental anxiety
Only adults with hairy toes
Only children that wear glasses
Continuous growth and learning
Why is mindfulness particularly helpful for student dental hygienists whilst training?
It helps manage performance pressure
It removes the need for supervision
It shortens the learning process
It eliminates mistakes
How can mindfulness support feedback sessions with tutors?
Helps receive feedback without defensiveness
Prevents self-reflection
Encourages comparing yourself to others
Makes feedback unnecessary
Which of the following can help maintain mindful ergonomics during PMPR treatment?
Checking posture every few minutes
Focusing only on speed
Leaning further for visibility
Working through discomfort
When a patient is nervous or embarrassed about their oral health, a mindful clinician should:
Show empathy and avoid judgement
Point out mistakes bluntly
Speak in a rushed manner
Avoid discussing concerns
If you notice your thoughts racing during clinic, a mindful response is to:
Refocus on breath and present moment
Ignore it and push harder
Work faster to finish
Ruminate on mistakes
Mindfulness can improve pain management discussions by helping clinicians:
Listen to the patient’s experience
Minimise concerns
Talk continuously
Focus only on procedure steps
Which skill improves when a dental hygiene student practises mindful communication?
Interrupting the patient
Finishing sentences for the patient
Talking more than the patient
Active listening
Why is self-compassion important for dental hygiene students when learning new clinical skills on simulated activates?
Mistakes are part of the learning process
Mistakes should never happen
You must compare yourself to others to improve
Feeling stressed means you’re weak
