BeSiDe time to move behavior support in dentistry from an art to a science: A position paper from the BeSiDe (Behavior Support in Dentistry) Group. (29th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mac Giolla Phadraig, Caoimhin; Newton, Tim; Daly, Blánaid; Limeres Posse, Jacobo; Hosey, Marie Therese; Yarascavitch, Carilynne; MacAuley, Yvonne; Buchanan, Heather; Nunn, June; Freeman, Ruth; Stirling, Chris; Healy, Olive; Asimakopoulou, Koula
• Is Part Of: Special care in dentistry. Volume 42:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2021-07-29
• Subjects: behavior management -- hospital dentistry -- pediatric dentistry; People with disabilities -- Dental care -- Periodicals; Older people -- Dental care -- Periodicals; Hospital dental service -- Periodicals; Dental Care for Disabled -- Periodicals; Dental Service, Hospital -- Periodicals; Geriatric Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.60087
• DOI: 10.1111/scd.12634
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0275-1879

Abstract

Abstract: Aims: To share the need for agreement in terminology around how people are supported to receive dental care. Method: In this position paper, we make the case for a shift in behavior support in dentistry from an art to a science. Results: We outline why we need agreement on the definition of behavior support across dentistry, agreement on underlying theory, aims and values, and why we need agreement on terms for specific techniques. Conclusions: We share how patients and dental teams can benefit through better science, education and practice of dental behaviour support.