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- Title
Using Prediction and Desensitization Techniques to Treat Dental Anxiety: A Case Example.
- Authors
McMullen, Victoria; Mahfood, Stephanie L.; Francis, Grace L.; Bubenik, James
- Abstract
Although professional dental care prevents many medical issues such as periodontal disease and tooth decay, dental anxiety among individuals with significant disabilities frequently prevents receipt of adequate dental care. Furthermore, although research documents the positive effects of interventions designed to decrease dental anxiety, there is a paucity of research on their effectiveness with this group. This case study examined the efficacy of a two ‐ component dental treatment package on improving a young boy's patient behavior during routine dental examinations. Results indicate overall improvements in participant behavior and maintenance of appropriate behavior three years after the study. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Subjects
FEAR of dentists; CHILD behavior; DENTAL care; PEDIATRIC dentistry; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Behavioral Interventions, 2017, Vol 32, Issue 1, p91
- ISSN
1072-0847
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/bin.1464