The language of gestures. searching for effective communication between the dentist and the hearing-impaired patient

Ann Acad Med Stetin. 2006:52 Suppl 3:119-24.
[Article in English, Polish]

Abstract

The aim of this article is to draw attention to the sign language as an alternative form of communication to oral language. The need to discuss this topic stems from contacts of the practicing dentist with hearing-impaired patients with whom communication should be more effective.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Communication Methods, Total
  • Communication*
  • Deafness / rehabilitation*
  • Dental Care for Disabled* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Dentist-Patient Relations*
  • Female
  • Gestures*
  • Hearing / physiology
  • Hearing Aids
  • Humans
  • Lipreading
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sign Language*
  • Verbal Behavior