Unfortunately, the supply of operating room availability is exceeded by the demand of pediatric dentists who are unable to schedule treatment for their patients in a reasonably expeditious manner. Years ago, the OR was not an option for pediatric dentists. So in-office behavior management techniques were perfected and are still effective today, but are not used as the first line of treatment for recalcitrant children because the emphasis in training is general anesthesia. This talk will include methods to break through to a non-communicative, screaming child so that you can communicate with the child having a tantrum, gain that child’s attention, and then utilize the behavior management techniques that will open the door to developing a high trust, low fear situation and a cooperative child.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to manage and communicate with a screaming child having a tantrum.
Treat patients in office who would have been treatable only in the operating room.
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand how crying physiologically and emotionally affects parents, staff, and the dentist, and how children use crying to manage adults.
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