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There have been numerous behavioural guidance methods mentioned in the dental literature including: desensitization methods (tell-show-do, distraction, using child’s imagination, humour, and using euphemisms); positive reinforcement and praise; communicative techniques (ask-tell-ask); Background aversive techniques (voice control, hand-over mouth, protective stabilization); and pharmacological techniques (e.g., nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation, sedation, general anaesthesia). Behaviour guidance techniques will differ in acceptability among countries, patient groups and dentists.
