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Parents in the operatory

M A Certo1, J E Bernat

  • 1SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, USA.

The New York State Dental Journal
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
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Parental presence during pediatric dental appointments is debated. This paper reviews the history and offers guidelines for managing parents in the dental operatory to improve child patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Behavioral Management
  • Dental Operatory Protocols

Background:

  • Effective patient management is crucial for dentists treating children.
  • Various management techniques, including psychological, physical, and pharmacotherapeutic, have been explored.
  • The presence of parents in the dental operatory is a contentious issue with conflicting professional opinions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical context and current issues surrounding parental presence in the pediatric dental operatory.
  • To provide evidence-based guidelines for incorporating parents into dental treatment for children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and contemporary dental practices.
  • Analysis of professional opinions and debates on parental presence.

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  • Development of practical guidelines for managing the patient/parent unit.

    • Main Results:

    • The debate on parental presence in pediatric dentistry persists, leading to varied advice for practitioners.
    • Conflicting reports in dental literature highlight the need for clear guidelines.
    • Historical evaluation reveals evolving approaches to managing children and their parents in dental settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Establishing clear guidelines for parental presence can help standardize care.
    • Informed decisions about parental presence can improve the child's dental experience.
    • Addressing practitioner and parent concerns is key to effective pediatric dental management.