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A perspective on shifting trends in paediatric behaviour management

Laresh Mistry1, Saba Kondkari2, Sayem Mulla2

  • 1Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India. drlareshmistry@gmail.com.

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry : Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
|December 1, 2025
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Paediatric behaviour management evolved from strict compliance to compassionate, child-centred care. Modern approaches integrate emotional well-being and advanced techniques for better patient cooperation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Behavioral Science
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Historical behavior management prioritized compliance over child's emotional state.
  • Early methods included Tell-Show-Do and Hand-Over-Mouth Exercise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Trace the historical transformation of pediatric behavior management.
  • Highlight emerging models focusing on child's emotional well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of historical and contemporary literature.
  • Analysis of theoretical frameworks and clinical techniques.

Main Results:

  • Shift from behaviorist techniques to psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
  • Integration of trauma-informed and family-centered care.
  • Technology like VR and mobile health enhances cooperation and reduces anxiety, aiding neurodiverse children.

Conclusions:

  • Paediatric behavior management has shifted from control to compassion.
  • Emphasizes empathy, ethics, and individualized care.
  • Future advancements should focus on personalized, evidence-based strategies centered on the child's emotional experience.
Abstract

Keywords:
Audiovisual AidsAugmented RealityBehaviourChildCognitiveFreudPaediatric DentistryPediatricsPiagetPsychodynamicPsychologyReview

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