Emotional Support and Stress Reduction in the Pediatric Dental Setting: Therapy Dog As Part of the Dental Team

Dental visits can be stressful not only for the adult but also for the pediatric dental patient. Stress related to dental appointments may be caused by previous negative dental experiences, fear of pain, and influence of dentally fearful family members. The interventions used in the pediatric dental...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2017-09, Vol.140 (1_MeetingAbstract), p.88-88
Main Authors: Christman, Rena J, Johnson, Olivia
Format: Article
Language:English
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Pediatrics
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Summary:Dental visits can be stressful not only for the adult but also for the pediatric dental patient. Stress related to dental appointments may be caused by previous negative dental experiences, fear of pain, and influence of dentally fearful family members. The interventions used in the pediatric dental setting remain those that have been in practice for years, including tell-show-do, behavior management, parental support, and various sedation techniques. Having the opportunity to expand this "tool box" with innovative and fun additions/alternatives can make the difference between the child wanting to attend appointments (actively asking to go to the dentist) and refusal to attend leading to broken appointments.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.140.1MA.88