Behavior Management for the Pediatric Dental Patient

Dentistry is challenging and stressful, but definitively working with the pediatric patient potentially can take all our energy and effort. This CE webinar will present the current, state-of-the-art, of the most contemporary techniques for behavioral management with the pediatric patient in the dental chair. All, nonpharmacological and pharmacological alternatives will be discussed in detail. The use of well-known techniques like “tell-show-do” will be re-introduced to the audience. The correct use of nitrous oxide and the indications (and contraindications) will be also presented with time to have a discussion of the critical “tips” for the successful use of nitrous oxide. After attending this CE webinar, the participant will be able to:
• Understand the non-pharmacological techniques for patient management
• Learn the most critical indications of for the use of nitrous oxide
• Learn the contra-indications of the use of nitrous oxide
• Discuss practical tips for a successful use of nitrous oxide in dentistry
• Understand other alternatives in the behavior management of the pediatric patient using medications