MANAGING CHILD IN DENTAL OFFICE BY NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

Behaviour management of a child in the dental office refers to methods of obtaining a childs approval of treatment in the dental chair which is based on proper communication, patient/ parent education with empathy, coaching and listening. The concept behind guiding a childs behaviour is treating them rather than just operating the tooth alone. The outcome of these techniques could maintain a proper communication or extinguish disruptive behaviour related to dental treatment.