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South Asian Research Journal of Oral and Dental Sciences (SARJODS) (ICV 2020: 76.24)
Volume-2 | Issue-03
Original Research Article
Assessing the Pediatric Dental Anxiety Status in Children – A Questionnaire Survey
Hemalatha, Nirmala, Viswaja
Published : June 29, 2020
DOI : 10.36346/sarjods.2020.v02i03.001
Abstract
Background and Rationale: Children’s behavior at the dental office is an area to be focused as a premier or primary priority which will simulate better behavioral patterns. Children’s imagination has no limits or boundaries, thereby the Pediatric dentist needs to curtail their unforeseen imaginations and put them on the right track before they develop into mal adaptive behavior. Aim: The present study aims to assess the parents’ perception in this grey area which will enable the child to instill a positive mindset towards dental care. This aspect can be enhanced by working on the emotional intelligence perspective. Methodology: Parents who visited the Out- Patient Department of SRM Dental College were selected and recruited as study participants according to the prescribed protocol by following the appropriate guidelines. Study design used was Questionnaire survey. They were approached at the dental operatory and asked to give their responses to a newly developed validated tool, by way of face-face personal interview manner. Results: The present study was undertaken to determine the parents’ perception on the childrens’ dental anxiety status. The sample size for the study was 364, out of which 182 (50%) were males and 182 (50%) were females. Age distribution was children below 14 years. Conclusion: Within the limits of the current study, it can be concluded that the behavior based PAQ was effective in acquiring knowledge, such that we can develop new skills to master those nuances in an effective manner towards the betterment of Pediatric community, which consecutively will pave the way for modified behavioral cognitions in future.

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