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An InnovationsReport post says that one study shows patients under nitrous oxide may experience enhanced effects if hypnosis or relaxation coaching is performed. This is good news for dental phobic patients who do not want oral sedation or IV sedation. Thirty people were administered nitrous oxide and given a series of imagination tests. THe tests showed that oxide improved imagination by about 10%. Because imagination is closely related to hypnotic suggestibility, the study could lead to more research on the topic. Many dentists overseas and some in the US currently employ a relaxation coach or hypnotherapist for patients, upon request. Read the full article here.