Journal of Dental Research, Vol 60, 30-34, Copyright © 1981 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
Pre-exposure to the first dental treatment
J. Rouleau, R. Ladouceur and L. Dufour
The present study attempts to verify the relative efficacy of two forms of
pre-exposure which are identical in content and parallel in mode of
exposure (in vivo or videotape). These two forms of pre-exposure were given
to 38 children, aged four to six years old, before their first dental
visit. The results showed that all groups manifested relatively little
negative behavior while seeing the dentist. The theoretical and
methodological implications of this study are discussed.
