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. 2006 Jun 15;6 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S5.
doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-6-S1-S5.

Behavioral problems in the utilization of new technology to control caries: patients and provider readiness and motivation

Philip Weinstein  1
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Behavioral problems in the utilization of new technology to control caries: patients and provider readiness and motivation

Philip Weinstein. BMC Oral Health. .

Abstract

New research developments frequently are neither adopted by providers nor utilized by patients. This dual problem of impacting the behaviors of providers and patients presents a challenge. This paper will present behavioral theories and technologies that can be utilized to impact both provider and patient behaviors.

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