BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE PEDIATRIC DENTAL PATIENT
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https://doi.org/10.15332/us.v1i1.1898Keywords:
Child, Behavior, TechniqueAbstract
Behavior management is a continuum of interaction with a child, his parents and his dentist. Its goal is to reduce fear and anxiety while promoting an understanding of the need for good dental health. The purpose of this paper is to review some of the most used behavior management techniques.
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