Behaviour management of an anxious child.
Children with dental anxiety may refuse treatment, which can lead to dental emergencies. Behavior management is an essential skill and should be acquired by all members of a dental team treating children. Dental surgery staff should be relaxed, welcoming and friendly. Make the child the centre of attention and smile. Use age-appropriate language and avoid the use of jargon. Decide who will talk to the child and when, as he/she may only be able to listen to one person at a time. Avoid non-dental conversations with colleagues during procedures.
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Sudha Rustagi Dental College, Faridabad (Haryana), India. maryacm@yahoo.co.uk.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001288:Attention; D032763:Behavior Control; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003142:Communication; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology; D003797:Dental Staff / Q000523:psychology; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology