It is advised that the first dental visit of a child should be within 6 months of the eruption of the primary tooth.
The child's first dental visit should be organised in such a way that there should not be any fear associated with the child after the visit; it should be friendly and enjoyable. It should be a mutual assessment from both the dentist and the child.
In this, the parent role is also very much important. Parents should be informed about the procedures that will be carried out during the first visit; this will reduce the anxiety and concerns of parents regarding their child's first dental visit to some extent, and they should prepare the child by making them ready for the fact that the dentist will not do any harm. The child should be pre-informed about the visit so that they will not get nervous after visiting the new environment.
Preappointment Modelling – It is a type of behaviour modification where a young child learns about the treatment by viewing other children receiving treatment. Modelling is of two types.
1 Audiovisual Modelling – The child sees a video before proceeding to the dental clinic. Every procedure must be explained with the video. One disadvantage is that it requires special space and equipment.
2 Life Modelling – It can be achieved by using siblings or parents as a live model. One of the disadvantages is that sometimes the model himself or herself may show some disputative behaviour, which results in improper impact on the child.
Recommended procedure to be carried out on first visit
1. Pre-assessment Procedure –
Obtain and preview information on family history and social history to understand child social relationships. Prenatal, natal and postnatal history must be recorded along with medical and dental history.
2. Interview and Counselling
Introduce the child to the dentist and the practice. If the child is not comfortable or has some fear, reschedule the appointment.
A short and regular visit is necessary to get familiar with the dental clinic environment. For children under 2 years of age, the parent of the child must be present with the child during the treatment procedure, as fear and anxiety may develop in the child during the treatment.
3. The Examination
Use of a dental chair is not necessary. Any environment that is comfortable to the child is preferred. The head and neck region must be examined for any abnormality. The intraoral examination must be done using any artificial source of light followed by oral prophylaxis; topical fluoride application should be carried out.
4. Recall Schedule – In the recall schedule, the practitioner must assess the tooth cleaning efforts, evaluate feeding and snacking habits and assess the prevention program that was previously outlined.
It is advised that the first dental visit of a child should be within 6 months of the eruption of the primary tooth.
The child's first dental visit should be organised in such a way that there should not be any fear associated with the child after the visit; it should be friendly and enjoyable. It should be a mutual assessment from both the dentist and the child.
In this, the parent role is also very much important.
Parents should be informed about the procedures that will be carried out during the first visit; this will reduce the anxiety and concerns of parents regarding their child's first dental visit to some extent, and they should prepare the child by making them ready for the fact that the dentist will not do any harm. The child should be pre-informed about the visit so that they will not get nervous after visiting the new environment.
Preappointment Modelling – It is a type of behaviour modification where a young child learns about the treatment by viewing other children receiving treatment. Modelling is of two types.
1 Audiovisual Modelling – The child sees a video before proceeding to the dental clinic. Every procedure must be explained with the video. One disadvantage is that it requires special space and equipment.
2 Life Modelling – It can be achieved by using siblings or parents as a live model. One of the disadvantages is that sometimes the model himself or herself may show some disputative behaviour, which results in improper impact on the child.
Recommended procedure to be carried out on first visit
1. Pre-assessment Procedure
Obtain and preview information on family history and social history to understand child social relationships. Prenatal, natal and postnatal history must be recorded along with medical and dental history.
2. Interview and Counselling
Introduce the child to the dentist and the practice. If the child is not comfortable or has some fear, reschedule the appointment.
A short and regular visit is necessary to get familiar with the dental clinic environment. For children under 2 years of age, the parent of the child must be present with the child during the treatment procedure, as fear and anxiety may develop in the child during the treatment.
3. The Examination
Use of a dental chair is not necessary. Any environment that is comfortable to the child is preferred. The head and neck region must be examined for any abnormality. The intraoral examination must be done using any artificial source of light followed by oral prophylaxis; topical fluoride application should be carried out.
4. Recall Schedule
In the recall schedule, the practitioner must assess the tooth cleaning efforts, evaluate feeding and snacking habits and assess the prevention program that was previously outlined.
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