I can imagine that some dentists have knowledge in the field of mental illnesses and problems that are relevant to their practice: they can be associated with effects on teeth etc.
If you wish a therapy session during the prophylaxis, I would still prefer to visit a therapist.
Tooth psychics, maybe.
No.
Not every dentist. But those who specialize in treating anxiety patients will also be familiar with the psyche of these people.
In what context exactly?
I can imagine that some dentists have knowledge in the field of mental illnesses and problems that are relevant to their practice: they can be associated with effects on teeth etc.
If you wish a therapy session during the prophylaxis, I would still prefer to visit a therapist.
No, because he's a dentist and not a psychologist, therapist or psychiatrist.
But there are dentists who specialize in anxiety patients.
If he specializes in anxiety patients and children, he should.