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Assessment of the Mouth

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Evaluating Children's Attitudes toward Dentistry Using Write-and-draw Approach: A Cross-sectional Study.

Mariya Luqmana¹, Brij Kumar¹, Lumbini Pathivada¹

¹Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

|February 2, 2026

Summary

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Children with prior dental visits reported less anxiety. The write-and-draw technique revealed preferences for child-friendly dental environments, suggesting tailored anxiety management for better pediatric dental experiences.

Keywords:

Children's perspectives Dental anxiety Write-and-draw technique

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Pediatric Dentistry
Child Psychology
Health Services Research

Background:

Understanding children's perceptions of dental visits is crucial for effective care.
The write-and-draw technique offers a unique method to explore these perspectives.
Anxiety in pediatric dental settings can impact treatment adherence and overall experience.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate children's perspectives on pediatric dentists and dental environments.
To assess anxiety levels using the Child Drawing: Hospital (CD:H) scale.
To explore the influence of prior dental experience on children's attitudes.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving children divided into two groups based on prior dental experience.
Children completed drawings and written descriptions of their perceptions of dental visits.
Anxiety levels were measured using the Child Drawing: Hospital (CD:H) scale.

Main Results:

Children with prior dental experience exhibited lower anxiety levels.
No significant gender differences in anxiety were found within groups.
Children preferred child-friendly elements like play areas, colored dentist attire, and toy-shaped instruments.

Conclusions:

The write-and-draw technique is effective in understanding children's dental perspectives.
Tailoring anxiety management based on dental exposure is recommended.
Creating child-friendly dental environments can enhance pediatric dental experiences.