Self-determined motivational predictors of increases in dental behaviors, decreases in dental plaque, and improvement in oral health: a randomized clinical trial.

Anne E Münster HalvariHallgeir HalvariGunnar BjørnebekkEdward L Deci

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2012)

Considering the very large effects on reductions in dental plaque and gingivitis, promoting dental care competence in an autonomy-supportive way, relative to standard care, has important practical implications for dental treatment, home care, and health.

Keyphrases

oral health
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mental health
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