Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2005):

The attitude of parents toward behavior management techniques in pediatric dentistry.

Full Abstract

PURPOSE:
Investigate the parental attitude toward behavior management techniques used in pediatric dentistry.

METHODS AND MATERIALS:
Parents watched a videotape that showed these techniques and then filled a questionnaire.

RESULTS:
Tell-Show-Do, Positive Reinforcement, and Distraction were highly approved. Voice Control, Parent Separation, and Nonverbal Communication were moderately approved. The Hand-Over-Mouth, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Conscious Sedation, and General Anesthesia were least approved.

CONCLUSION:
The general parental attitudes were positive regarding the behavioral management techniques.

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Author information

Author/s: Alammouri, Mahmoud (M);

Affiliation: Jordan University of Science and technology (JUST). ammouri1982(-atsign-)yahoo.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry (J Clin Pediatr Dent), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-; vol 30 (issue 4) : pp 310-3

Dates: Created 2006/08/29; Completed 2006/10/18;

PMID: 16937857, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Attitude Behavior Control - methods; psychology Child Behavior - psychology Child, Preschool Dental Care for Children - psychology Female

Female Humans Male Parents - psychology Questionnaires Videotape Recording

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