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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 47 / No. 2 / Published : 2014-06

Order : 6, and page :87 - 91

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Original Article :

Application of social learning theory in the management of children dental fear and anxiety

Author :

  1. Arlette Suzy Setiawan*1
  1. Departemen Ilmu Kedokteran Gigi Anak Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung - Indonesia

Abstract :

Background: Dental anxiety is a prevalent problem faced by dentists till nowadays, especially in treating child patients. Several methods in managing anxiety are available, but there is no single method can be applied extensively. Purpose:This article was aimed to describe the application of social learning theory in preventing or reducing dental anxiety in children. Literature review: Anxiety and fear are psych feelings that is experienced by a person. A child developed these feelings by learning from their own past experienced or by information obtained from their environment. If fear and anxiety can be learned by a child, thus the opposite term which is preventing the feelings is assumed can be also offered to learned. This application actually being applied in the field of dentistry as modeling, but the exploration of how this process is due is often being ignored. Conclusion:Social learning theory provides an easy preventive approach and effective intervention that can be applied to children in 4-9 years old to reduce dental anxiety.  

Keyword :

Anxiety, children, dental treatment, social learning,


References :

Gao X ,(2013) Dental fear and anxiety in children and adolescents: qualitative study using YouTube - : J Med Internet Res





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