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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Parenting styles significantly influence child development and health outcomes.
  • Early childhood dental visits are crucial for establishing oral hygiene habits and detecting issues.
  • Sociodemographic factors can impact access to dental care and oral health status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between parenting styles, sociodemographic factors, and children's behavior during their initial dental visit.
  • To determine the relationship between parenting style, sociodemographics, and dental caries in young children.
  • To evaluate how these factors influence the child's experience in a clinical dental setting.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 132 parent/child dyads undergoing initial dental examinations were assessed.
  • Parenting style was evaluated using the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ).
  • Child behavior was measured using the Frankl scale, with high inter-rater reliability (92%).

Main Results:

  • Children with authoritative parents demonstrated significantly better behavior and less caries (P<.001).
  • Daycare attendance was associated with more positive child behavior (P<.001).
  • Children with private dental insurance showed better behavior (P>.04) and fewer caries (P>.024) compared to those with public insurance or no insurance.

Conclusions:

  • Authoritative parenting is a key factor in promoting positive behavior and reducing caries in young children.
  • Private dental insurance and daycare attendance are associated with improved child behavior during dental visits.
  • These findings highlight the interplay between parenting, socioeconomic factors, and early dental health outcomes.