CGDent webinar, Wednesday 25 February 2026, 7pm
This webinar explores practical strategies and evidence-based guidance on using focused-attention and rapport techniques chairside to make a significant difference to patient comfort, confidence and perceived pain.
Speakers:
- John Duthie, retired general dental practitioner with a special interest in patient hypnosis in dentistry
- Elvira Lang-Anderson, clinical hypnosis educator
- Jodie Nelson, general dental practitioner and clinical hypnosis educator
Aims:
To introduce dental teams to practical communication and focused-attention techniques that reduce patient anxiety and discomfort, support clinical efficiency, and enhance confidence and wellbeing for both patients and practitioners.
Objectives:
During this webinar, you will be able to:
- Describe what procedural hypnosis is and how it differs from traditional hypnosis.
- Recognise how simple phrasing and tone adjustments can reduce patient anxiety and perceived pain during treatment.
- Identify ways to incorporate rapid rapport-building and focused attention cues into routine clinical workflows without extending appointment times.
- Support patients in using basic self hypnotic or relaxation techniques to enhance comfort, cooperation, and overall experience.
- Understand how to access further training to implement a whole team communication approach that contributes to a calmer, more efficient treatment environment.
Learning outcomes:
After completing this webinar, you will gain an understanding of:
- The key principles of procedural hypnosis and distinguish it from traditional hypnosis.
- Simple, supportive language and tone modulation techniques to help reduce patient anxiety, discomfort, and perceived pain.
- Rapid rapport building strategies and focused attention prompts into routine appointments without increasing overall treatment time.
- Basic self hypnosis or relaxation techniques to enhance comfort, cooperation, and their overall treatment experience.
CPD approx 45 minutes
GDC development outcomes: A C D
This webinar is hosted by the College of General Dentistry and powered by our CPD delivery partner, ProDental CPD – register below.
It is free to view live for all dental professionals, and College members also have free access to the recorded webinar and can claim CPD hours for free. A £20 fee will apply for non-members who wish to claim CPD.
Membership of the College of General Dentistry is open to all registered dental professionals. Membership is available from £135 for dentists, £45 for dental nurses and £91 for other registered dental professionals. The full list of CGDent membership rates is here
