Getting a phobic child into the dental chair can be an extremely difficult task, let alone injecting them with local anaesthetic!
This episode features the brilliant Dr. Greig Taylor; a Paediatric Specialist at the University of Newcastle. We discuss his paper 'A Clinical Guide to Needle Desensitization for the Paediatric Patient' which acts as a simple and comprehensive guide to a daunting task that all dental professionals will face.
In this episode we cover topics such as:
- The causes of dental phobia in children.
- How to tell if a patient is an information seeker or an information avoider.
- Relaxation techniques for children to practice at home and in the clinic.
- The 7-step needle desensitization technique.
- Distraction techniques.
- Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale.
Extra resources to accompany this episode can be found on our social media and linktree @MPDSSOC.
Happy listening!
