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|October 1, 1987
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood dental anxiety is a significant concern in pediatric dentistry.
  • Understanding factors influencing anxious behavior in children during dental visits is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Dentist behavior is hypothesized to play a role in modulating patient anxiety levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of dentists' behavior on the anxious behavior of child patients.
  • To compare the effects of dentists with and without experience in treating fearful children.
  • To identify specific dentist behaviors that alleviate or exacerbate child dental anxiety.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 24 children (12 high-anxious, 12 low-anxious) aged 6-12 years.

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  • Children were randomly assigned to dentists with or without experience in treating fearful children.
  • Dental treatments were videotaped, with analysis focusing on the second session involving cavity preparation and restoration under local anesthesia.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial analysis showed numerous significant effects, but controlling for autocorrelations revealed only two key findings.
    • 'Working contact' by the dentist was associated with a decrease in fear-related behavior.
    • 'No physical contact' by the dentist was associated with an increase in fear-related behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific dentist behaviors, such as maintaining 'working contact', can effectively reduce fear in anxious child patients.
    • Conversely, a lack of physical contact can heighten anxiety during dental procedures.
    • These findings highlight the importance of mindful dentist-patient interaction in pediatric dental care.