Verhaltensmanagement in der Kinderzahnmedizin: ein Ansatz zur Förderung kindlicher Kooperation

This article provides an overview of a practical concept for promoting age-appropriate cooperation in child during dental visits using nonpharmacological methods. In addition to fundamental aspects such as the creation of favourable framework conditions and effective parent communication, standard methods such as tell-show-do, the step-by-step concept, cognitive modelling, operant conditioning and current bottom-up techniques are also discussed. These techniques are based on hypnocommunicative methods and elements of child hypnosis. More complex interactions should also be considered, such as interactions between the dental team and parent-child and the attitude of the dental team.