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Using memory restructuring strategy to enhance dental behaviour.

Jacqueline E Pickrell1, Masahiro Heima, Philip Weinstein

  • 1Department of Dental Public Health Sciences, Northwest/Alaska Center to Reduce Oral Health Disparities, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7475, USA. jpick@u.washington.edu

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|October 16, 2007
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Restructuring children's dental treatment memories improved their behavior and reduced fear and pain recall. This memory restructuring technique shows promise for future dental visits and other healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • Children often develop negative memories of dental treatments, leading to fear and anxiety.
  • Cooperation during dental visits is crucial for effective treatment and positive long-term oral health.
  • Memory restructuring offers a novel approach to mitigate negative experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of memory restructuring in improving children's cooperation during dental treatment.
  • To assess whether restructuring dental treatment memories can foster more positive recollections.
  • To determine if this intervention reduces fear and pain associated with dental procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 45 children aged 6-9 years undergoing two restorative dental visits.

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  • An intervention group received memory restructuring before the second visit, focusing on recalling the first visit.
  • A control group received usual care; memory of fear and pain from the first visit was assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Children in the intervention group showed improved behavior from the first to the second dental visit.
    • The intervention group demonstrated changes in their memory of experienced fear and pain compared to the control group.
    • Memory restructuring positively influenced children's recall of their dental treatment experience.

    Conclusions:

    • Memory restructuring appears to be an effective method for reducing fear in pediatric dental patients.
    • The technique is adaptable for clinical practice in dentistry and potentially other healthcare fields.
    • Positive memory modification can enhance patient cooperation and reduce treatment-related anxiety.