Behavior Guidance in Pediatric Dentistry - A Review

There are many behavior guidance techniques used in pediatric dentistry which can be used separately or combined, the main purpose of these techniques is to help the pediatric patients to accept the dental procedures, and to feel comfortable and satisfied about it. Although some of these techniques seem intuitive and may be used offhandedly by untrained dentists, consciously practicing them can help develop skills with children. The dentist should formulate a behavior guidance plan for the total patient's comfort which compatibles with child personality and treatment plan