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Managing the Pediatric Dental Patient

Chapter Three - Advanced Behavior Management

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Basic Behavior Guidance Techniques

Chapter 3: Advanced Behavior Management
Introduction
Physical Management
Aversive Techniques in
Behavior Management
Pharmacological
Management

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Introduction

Not all undesirable behaviors in children can be so easily modified however. For these more extreme patients, advanced behavior management techniques may be required to bring about compliant behaviors. Children respond to attempts at behavioral modification in different ways, so varying types of management, and techniques originating in several areas may be required to be successful in reducing anxiety and improving behavior.

These advanced methodologies can be divided into the following areas:

  1. Physical Management
  2. Aversive Management
  3. Pharmacological Management

Techniques that fall within the first two areas require training and practice to be used safely and to maximum effect while most that fall under "Pharmacological management" should only be practiced after appropriate advanced instruction and in accordance with relevant state licensure practices.

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