The problem of dental fees is always a difficult issue to discuss because of the great subjectivity of the word money and its emotional load in the dentist-patient relationship. The teaching of dentistry with the emphasis on the technical aspects as a primary goal, usually neglects the study of the person and of the factors that lead to stressful situations in the dental practice. The author insists on the importance of analysing the objective handicaps and inner, unconscious, barriers in order to attain a more mature attitude in this matter, and also makes some considerations concerning fees in pediatric dentistry.

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["Dental education" or censurable publicity?].

The author comments on the problem of advertising in dentistry desguised as public "dental education". In the form of personal interviews to individual dentists or "scientific" articles through mass media the news on therapeutic methods, procedures or materials, usually is rather inaccurate, presenting the information almost as panaceas without a serious support. This has a negative effect on the community and is by all means unethical and punishable.

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[Child in dentistry: person or puppet?].

Many years ago the author introduced and advocated the comprehensive approach in pediatric dentistry. He emphasized the priority of an empatic relationship among child, mother and dentist with positive communication channels. The use of sedation, other aversive methods and even an hypertechnical attitude are only attempts to avoid the child's anxiety. Wi need him as a total person, not as a typodont.

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[Dentist and the exceptional child].

The dental treatment of a child with some disability is a challenge that not every dentist is willing to accept. We must understand not only the child's physical, mental or emotional condition, ut also the parent's conflicting feelings and reactions. Whatever the problem, we are treating a person that deserves an empathic and considerate approach. All our efforts will be fully appreciated. A personalized preventive program, at the office and at home, is a priority in our treatment plan. Let's assume our responsibility.

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