scholarly journals Attitude of dental practitioners and parental acceptance in using Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) in behaviour management of pediatric patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Harshita Shukla ◽  
Sadanand Kulkarni ◽  
Ashish Bhondey ◽  
Sneha Khekade ◽  
Durga Bhattad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Animal Assisted Therapy ◽  
Parental Acceptance ◽  
Behaviour Management ◽  
Dental Practitioners

The Establishment of an Intravenous Conscious Sedation Service for Adult Patients in a Primary Dental Care Setting

Dental Update ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-36
Author(s):  
Rebecca SL Binnie ◽  
Nigel D Robb ◽  
Sarah L Manton ◽  
Stephen J Bonsor
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Conscious Sedation ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Behaviour Management ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Management Techniques

Dental anxiety is common within the population and can detrimentally affect the delivery of dental care for those patients affected. Non-pharmacological-based behaviour management techniques are available to the clinician but may not be sufficient or applicable for every patient. In such cases, intravenous conscious sedation with midazolam has been demonstrated to be safe, effective and well tolerated. The present article reviews the criteria and guidance which must be addressed by the dental team when establishing an intravenous conscious sedation service in a primary dental care setting. CPD/Clinical Relevance: General dental practitioners may wish to consider establishing a conscious sedation service in their practices to facilitate the care of nervous patients or those undergoing prolonged, unpleasant treatments such as surgical procedures. The present paper aims to highlight the considerations which require to be addressed in order to establish such a service for adult patients using intravenous midazolam.

scholarly journals Dental fear and anxiety in children: a review of the environmental factors

Folia Medica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-182
Author(s):  
Maria P. Shindova ◽  
Ani B. Belcheva
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Psychological Reactions ◽  
Behaviour Management ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Insight Into

Dental fear and anxiety are psychological reactions that interfere significantly with daily life. They are problems suffered by many patients worldwide that remain a significant challenge to providing adequate dental care. The multifactorial etiology of children’s dental fear and anxiety identifies the influence of many different risk factors in its development. The aim of this review article is to analyse the scientific literature regarding the different factors associated with dental fear and anxiety in children. Our review of the literature presents a critical analysis of the contributing factors in dental environment that have been investigated in the literature and provides an insight into the possible explanations on the influence of these factors in pediatric patients. Being familiar with these factors would facilitate behaviour management in anxious children. The findings of the literature review give grounds to undertake studies investigating the influence of contributing factors in all pediatric age subgroups.

scholarly journals The use of behaviour management techniques amongst paediatric dentists working in the Arabian region: a cross-sectional survey study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Nazzal ◽  
O. I. El Shahawy ◽  
S. Al-Jundi ◽  
I. Hussein ◽  
J. F. Tahmassebi
Keyword(s):  
Positive Reinforcement ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Behaviour Management ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Management Techniques

Abstract Purpose The purposes of this study were to investigate paediatric dental practitioners’ training and confidence in using dental behaviour management techniques in the Arabian region and to assess the factors influencing the application of advanced behaviour management techniques. Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed to paediatric dental practitioners in the Arabian region. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Chi Square. Results A total of 113 responses were obtained. Of these, the majority were from Egypt (45%, n = 51). Just over half of the respondents were registered as specialists at the country where they were practicing paediatric dentistry (53%, n = 60). The use of behaviour management techniques varied amongst participants with tell-show-do (95%, n = 107) and positive reinforcement (89%, n = 101) being the most routinely used techniques. The majority of participants reported using voice control (83%) and parental separation (68%) techniques. Hand over mouth exercise (HOME) was only used by 24% (n = 27) of participants, whilst just over half of the participants, 53%, reported using protective stabilisation. A significant association was shown between country of practice, country of obtaining paediatric dental training, speciality status and the use of advanced behaviour management techniques, whilst confidence in using HOME and sedation were associated with work setting and country of practice, respectively. Conclusion The use of advanced behaviour management techniques was found to be high amongst respondents in the Arabian region. The lack of training in using these techniques, however, is of concern. Further assessment of the factors affecting the use of and confidence in applying advanced behaviour management techniques in the Arabian region is needed.

Knowledge of behavioural management principles amongst specialist paediatric dental practitioners in the United Kingdom

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Coxon ◽  
Marie Therese Hosey ◽  
J. Tim Newton
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Paediatric Dentistry ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Behaviour Management ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Dental Setting ◽  
Behavioural Management

Background: Paediatric specialist dental practitioners are often faced with the challenge of disruptive behaviour or refusal to comply with treatment. Behaviour management skills are an essential component of their role. However, little is known of the confidence or competence of practitioners in these approaches. Aim: To identify paediatric dentists’ knowledge of behavioural management principles as applied to paediatric dentistry. Method: Postal questionnaire survey of all specialists in Paediatric Dentistry on the General Dental Council UK register (n = 234), using the Knowledge of Behavioural Principles as Applied to Children Questionnaire (KBPACQ; O'Dell, 1979) adapted for the dental setting. Information was also gathered on experience in using behavioural management techniques and demographics. Results: Responses were received from 105 practitioners (45%). Participants gave the correct answer, on average, to 38% of the items (range 0 to 75%). Conclusion: Knowledge of behavioural principles amongst paediatric dentists in the United Kingdom is poor, despite their widespread reported use of such techniques.

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