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Behavioral dentistry: a multiple-baseline study incorporating contracting with patients

D E Patthoff, A M Horton, M B Di Vecchio

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |October 1, 1981
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    Personalized oral hygiene education and contracting improved patient skills and reduced plaque. This strategy shows promise for addressing specific oral hygiene challenges in selected populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Science
    • Oral Health
    • Health Education

    Background:

    • Poor oral hygiene is a significant public health concern.
    • Patient education and skill development are crucial for effective oral care.
    • Behavioral interventions can motivate adherence to oral hygiene practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of personal contracting on oral hygiene skills.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of contracting in reducing plaque indexes.
    • To assess the viability of contracting as an intervention for oral hygiene improvement.

    Main Methods:

    • A multiple-baseline design across subjects and behaviors was employed.
    • Four participants from a VA domiciliary received personalized oral hygiene instruction.

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  • Double-blind personal contracting procedures were implemented for skill and plaque indexes.

    • Main Results:

    • Signing a skill contract positively modified oral hygiene skill indexes.
    • Signing a plaque contract led to desired modifications in plaque indexes.
    • Contracting demonstrated a significant effect on both targeted behaviors and outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Personal contracting is a viable strategy for improving oral hygiene skills.
    • Contracting can effectively reduce plaque indexes in selected individuals.
    • Behavioral interventions like contracting offer a promising approach to managing oral hygiene problems.