background: the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of filmed modeling in comparison with commonly used tell-show-do technique (t.s.d) on the anxious and cooperative behavior of 4-6 years old children during dental practice. materials and methods: forty six children aged 4-6 years were enrolled in this study and randomly allocated into two groups. group i: at the fi rst visit, the proc...

PURPOSE To characterize the patterns of dental care in the North Carolina (NC) Medicaid Program for three- and eight-year-old children who began dental treatment in the 1985-86 and 1990-91 groups. We also compared the children's patterns of care by provider (general dentists versus pediatric dentists). METHODS Our extensive data set included claims, enrollment, and provider data. Children wer...

Introduction. The practice of modern pediatric dentistry requires delivery of quality care in combination with adherence to excellent business as well as time management principles. A definite appointment schedule should be presented to the parents on the first or second appointment. More importantly, the prescribed schedule should be followed to the best of the professional abilities of the pe...

PURPOSE In response to concerns about current and future demands for specialized pediatric dental care in North Carolina, a survey of private pediatric dental practices was conducted. METHODS Data were collected on the demographics and other practice variables. Information was also collected on the ages, caries activity, Medicaid status, estimated treatment needs, fluoridation status, and loc...

Background: Achieving proper clinical outcomes relies on patient cooperation and patient cooperation relies on their satisfaction; thus patient satisfaction is essential for health care improvement; The aim of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction of patients referred to pediatric department of BABOL dental school in 2011-2012. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, questionnaires contai...

A survey of antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations for patients with hydrocephalus shunts was sent to directors of advanced programs in pediatric dentistry and neurosurgery. Recommendations were sought for patients with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) or ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts who were to receive dental care. Most respondents believed that shunt infection (SI) was related infrequently to dental...

BACKGROUND Dental students receive theoretical and clinical training in pediatric behavioral guidance techniques at university. Therefore, the content of the educational course and the degree of training in behavioral techniques may have an impact on the students' perceptions and practice of such techniques. The purpose of this study was to evaluate Saudi dental students' perceptions of behavio...

Objective: To assess oral health status and its relationship with stomatological complications, oral mucositis (OM) and odontogenic infections (OI), after dental work in pediatric patients with cancer. Design: Prospective cohort study and analysis of oral health conditions with a 6-month follow-up. Setting: Dental Unit, Stomatology Unit and Oncology Service, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre...

Aim: To evaluate the dental procedures carried out under general anesthesia (GA) on children with primary dentition in a pediatric hospital. Methods: The study comprised all treated GA at private hospital from January 2014 to December 2017. data was tabulated based records include reasons for treatment (DGA), status, and provided. Descriptive statistics were used statistical analysis chi-square...

1 PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical UniversitySofia, Bulgaria 2 PhD, Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical UniversitySofia, Bulgaria *Corresponding author’s E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +359 888 363 312 Er:YAG laser is one of the most suitable laser systems used in pediatric dentistry. The...