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Predoctoral and postdoctoral students' perspectives about pediatric dental behavior guidance
Enrique Bimstein1, Amir F Azari, Joseph L Riley
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida , Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. ebimstein@dental.ufl.edu
Journal of Dental Education
|May 7, 2011
Summary
Pediatric dental behavior guidance acceptability differs between dental students and graduates. Education and experience significantly shape views on techniques like voice control and parent presence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Education
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Pediatric dental behavior guidance is crucial for effective treatment.
- Understanding differing perspectives on behavior guidance is important for training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare acceptability scores of pediatric dental behavior guidance techniques between predoctoral senior dental students and postdoctoral pediatric dentistry graduates.
- To identify factors influencing these differing perspectives.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous survey with 25 items on behavior guidance acceptability using a visual analog scale.
- Comparison of scores from 39 predoctoral and 51 postdoctoral respondents.
- Analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine statistical significance.
Main Results:
- Predoctoral students rated techniques like voice control and hand over mouth as more acceptable than postdocs.
- Postdocs found parent presence and avoiding un-wanted local anesthetic more acceptable.
- Demographic factors (gender, marital, parental status) influenced scores.
Conclusions:
- Predoctoral and postdoctoral education significantly influences views on pediatric dental behavior guidance.
- Postgraduate experience further shapes perceptions of behavior management techniques.
- Future training should consider these educational and experiential influences.
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