Parental Presence/Absence in the Dental Operatory as a Behavior Management Technique: A Review and Modified View

JOURNAL TITLE: The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

Author
1. Hicham Riba
2. Asma Al-Shahrani
3. Hayat Al-Ghutaimel
4. Adel Al-Otaibi
5. Salim Al-Kahtani
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2243
Volume
19
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Preventive Dental Science, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    1. Department of Preventive Dental Science, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    1. Department of Preventive Dental Science, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    1. Department of Preventive Dental Science, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    1. Department of Preventive Dental Science, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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    Abstract

    Introduction

    Parental presence/absence in the dental operatory (also called: Parent-in—parent-out technique) is an extremely controversial aspect of the nonpharmacological BMTs. Historically, dentists used to exclude parents from dental operatory to avoid their interference with the dentist's aptitude to build a rapport and relationship with the child, hence increasing the child management problems by disrupting treatment and making the dentist unfocused and uncomfortable.

    Aim

    The purpose of this article is to review and emphasize on the importance of parental presence/absence in the dental operatory, especially in a certain age group, as a behavior management technique (BMT) in pediatric dentistry, and to present a modified view of this technique.

    Results

    This article reviews the current literature concerning behavior management in pediatric dentistry. It includes a medline database search and review of the comprehensive textbooks in pediatric dentistry. Some recommendations were based on the opinions of experienced researchers and clinicians.

    Conclusion

    Parent-in—parent-out technique in dental operatory is advocated to gain emotional support and avoid the effect of traumatic separation, especially in younger children or special health-care needs patients.

    Clinical significance

    The parent-in—parent-out technique in dental operatory is underused, or misused. This article clarifies the proper use of this technique along with a minor modification to it to make it more effective on young apprehensive dental patients.

    How to cite this article

    Riba H, Al-Shahrani A, Al-Ghutaimel H, Al-Otaibi A, Al-Kahtani S. Parental Presence/Absence in the Dental Operatory as a Behavior Management Technique: A Review and Modified View. J Contemp Dent Pract 2018;19(2):237-241

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