Behavioural management techniques in the anxious patient course for Dental Practitioners

This session describes what is meant by the term ‘behavioural management’ and identifies some behavioural management techniques used for the dental patient. The advantages and disadvantages of specific behavioural management techniques will be presented.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• define what is meant by the term 'behavioural management'
• describe some behavioural management techniques appropriate for dental patients
• discuss the advantages and disadvantages of specific behavioural management techniques

Safe and effective dental treatment, particularly for the anxious patient, often requires modification of the patient’s behaviour.