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Behavior management techniques in predoctoral and postdoctoral pediatric dentistry programs

T S Tilliss1

  • 1Department of Diagnostic and Developmental Sciences, University of Colorado, School of Dentistry, Denver 80262.

Journal of Dental Education
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric dental programs prioritize communicative behavior management. Future training shifts focus from restraint to parental presence and positive reinforcement, influenced by parental preference and evolving standards.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Education
  • Behavior Management

Background:

  • Behavior management techniques are crucial in pediatric dentistry.
  • Predoctoral and postdoctoral programs have varying approaches to teaching these techniques.
  • Evolving standards and parental preferences necessitate curriculum review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey predoctoral and postdoctoral pediatric dental programs regarding behavior management techniques.
  • To determine expected didactic and clinical proficiency levels for specific techniques.
  • To identify anticipated changes in teaching methodologies.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of predoctoral and postdoctoral pediatric dental programs.
  • Assessment of teaching levels for 20 selected behavior management techniques.

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  • Analysis of factors influencing anticipated changes in curriculum.

    • Main Results:

    • Postdoctoral programs expect higher clinical proficiency than predoctoral programs.
    • Both levels emphasize communicative behavior management.
    • Anticipated changes include reduced emphasis on "hand-over-mouth" and increased focus on parental presence and positive reinforcement.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric dental education emphasizes communicative behavior management.
    • Curricula are adapting to parental preferences and updated standards.
    • Future training will likely incorporate more parental involvement and positive techniques.