1. Invasiveness
According to American Anthropologist Edward Hall, each person is enveloped by four invisible bubbles. Each bubble is of a different size and the relationship an individual has with someone directly correlates with his or her ability to be comfortable while each particular space is occupied. Intimate space extends 18 inches in every direction, personal space extends from 1 ½ to 4 feet away and social space extends from 4 to 12 feet. Beyond 12 feet is public space, which is open to all.
The smallest zone extends 18 inches from the body in every direction and is referred to as the intimate space. This space is reserved for family, close friends and pets. Anyone else entering this intimate space causes discomfort.
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The Sounds and Smells of the Dental Office
Frequently, the antiseptic smell lingering in a dental office reminds patients of the hospital, which can increase anxiety levels for the more fragile patient. Create a more soothing atmosphere throughout your waiting room and office by purchasing air purifiers to reduce odors patients associate with dental work and hospitals. Relaxing music and calming sounds help patients feel less tense during their appointments. Tabletop water fountains and fish tanks are a nice addition to the waiting room and treatment areas.
Why Water?
According to Dr. Walter J. Nichols, scientist and author of the book Blue Mind, numerous studies verify the health effects of water sounds. In one study, cancer patients watched a video that included the sounds of bubbling creeks, waterfalls and ocean waves. After watching the video, the patients’ stress hormones dropped by as much as 30 percent. Some believe that the secret to the relaxing effects of water lies within its primal rhythms; these rhythms help people quiet their minds, regulate their own breathing and reminds them of time they have spent in nature. The sound of water allows the brain to relax because it softens or blocks other noises that are not as
According to American Anthropologist Edward Hall, each person is enveloped by four invisible bubbles. Each bubble is of a different size and the relationship an individual has with someone directly correlates with his or her ability to be comfortable while each particular space is occupied. Intimate space extends 18 inches in every direction, personal space extends from 1 ½ to 4 feet away and social space extends from 4 to 12 feet. Beyond 12 feet is public space, which is open to all.
The smallest zone extends 18 inches from the body in every direction and is referred to as the intimate space. This space is reserved for family, close friends and pets. Anyone else entering this intimate space causes discomfort.
As a dentist, …show more content…
The Sounds and Smells of the Dental Office
Frequently, the antiseptic smell lingering in a dental office reminds patients of the hospital, which can increase anxiety levels for the more fragile patient. Create a more soothing atmosphere throughout your waiting room and office by purchasing air purifiers to reduce odors patients associate with dental work and hospitals. Relaxing music and calming sounds help patients feel less tense during their appointments. Tabletop water fountains and fish tanks are a nice addition to the waiting room and treatment areas.
Why Water?
According to Dr. Walter J. Nichols, scientist and author of the book Blue Mind, numerous studies verify the health effects of water sounds. In one study, cancer patients watched a video that included the sounds of bubbling creeks, waterfalls and ocean waves. After watching the video, the patients’ stress hormones dropped by as much as 30 percent. Some believe that the secret to the relaxing effects of water lies within its primal rhythms; these rhythms help people quiet their minds, regulate their own breathing and reminds them of time they have spent in nature. The sound of water allows the brain to relax because it softens or blocks other noises that are not as