SDCEP behaviour management

Question 1

what self completion test is available for measuring dental anxiety in children

Answer 1

MCDAS (modified child dental anxiety scale) - for children 8+
MCDASf is also available for younger children

Question 2

name and explain 3 non pharmacological behaviour management techniques

Answer 2

• tell,show,do - tell them and show them the act beofre carrying it out
• structured time - giving a set window of time before stopping e.g ill clean youre teeth while i count to 3 then stop
• enhancing control - giving child a signal e.g raising hand to show that they want you to stop