Non-Pharmacological Behavior Guidance in Pediatric Dentistry

Yoo,  Seung-Hoon

doi:2016.54.11.917

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 54(11); 2016 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2016;54(11):917-922.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2016.54.11.008 Published online November 30, 2016.

소아청소년의 비약물적 행동유도

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단국대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실

Non-Pharmacological Behavior Guidance in Pediatric Dentistry

Seung-Hoon Yoo

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dankook university

Abstract

Attitudes of parents toward behavior guidance techniques used in pediatric dentistry have changed for decades. Some techniques were regarded acceptable with authority of dentists' assistance, but now face the objection of caregivers. For the way of breeding is changing, dentist should understand the situation and try to communicate with caregiver for eliminating misunderstanding of the procedures that could induce lawsuit for abusive techniques. Most of all, dentist should try to find the best method for the patient and help to overcome the fear and anxiety. The meaningful knowledge driven from clinical experience should be shared with other dentists to build up sound theoretical foundation.

Key Words: Non-pharmacological;Behavior guidance;Abusive technique;