Author: Ng, Man Wai

Source: Pediatric Dentistry, Volume 26, Number 2, March/April 2004 , pp. 180-183(4)

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Abstract:

Panel IV convened to address whether and how dental education curricula on behavior management needs to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of families and patients. There was a general consensus that behavior management should have a greater focus in dental education. Predoctoral and postdoctoral students may be expected to have different levels of exposure to behavior management concepts and techniques, but communications training should be a greater emphasis throughout dental education. Panel members specifically addressed behavior management techniques, including immobilization, restraint, sedation, and general anesthesia. Major recommendations from the panel included: 1) promote more research in behavior management; 2) update the AAPD guidelines on behavior management; 3) develop competencies/proficiencies for training programs and defining standardized outcomes; 4) introduce an AAPD task force to examine sedation issues that pertain to pediatric dental education; 5) explore new teaching methods of behavior management strategies and techniques; 6) develop a public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding what pediatric dentists do best.

Keywords: CHILD BEHAVIOR; DENTAL EDUCATION; BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT; PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Document Type: Case report

Publication date: 2004-03-01

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• Pediatric Dentistry is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. It is published bi-monthly and is internationally recognized as the leading journal in the area of pediatric dentistry. The journal promotes the practice, education and research specifically related to the specialty of pediatric dentistry. This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, case reports and abstracts of current pediatric dental research.
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