The purpose of Linking Research to Clinical Practice is to present evidence–based
information to clinical dental hygienists so that they can make informed decisions regarding …

Knowledge Transfer Statement: Behavior is important in dental disease etiology, so
behavioral interventions are needed for prevention and treatment. Motivational interviewing …

Health Behavior Change in the Dental Practice presents an overview of health behavior
change, focusing on the spirit of motivational interviewing. Targeting the clinical application …

Objectives The objective of this study was to systematically review the evidence regarding
the use of motivational interviewing in the context of general dental practice, in order that …

Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its Basic Tools Page 1 59 CHAPTER 4 MOTIVATIONAL
INTERVIEWING (MI) AND ITS BASIC TOOLS Delwyn Catley , Kathy Goggin , and Ian Lynam • …

Behavioral sciences are a group of disciplines that involve the study of human actions.
Various behavioral models have been used in the past 50 years in behavior modification …

Results Thirty-two studies were identified, nine of clinical prevention and health education,
three of counselling, nine of models-based interventions and 11 of motivational interviewing …

The effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing (MI) to change health behaviors is well
documented. Previous studies support use of MI to change oral health behaviors in the …

Motivational interviewing (MI) is an approach that uses dialogue about behavioral change to
encourage a constructive relationship between professionals and patients. The aim of this …

Purpose: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, patient-centered counseling
approach for eliciting behavior change. In 2012, the University of Michigan (UM) Dental …