Abstract
It is not unusual to see patients with chronic oral pain or occlusal discomfort. Such patients often have several medically unexplained symptoms such as headache, low back pain, tinnitus, dizziness and gastrointestinal disorders. No medical specialist prefers patients with such burdens. Oral（dental）hygienists are expected to play an important role in caring for such patients properly. This article describes how to assess and care for these dental patients with psychosomatic problems.
