The conceptualization of childhood in North American pediatric dentistry texts: a discursive case study analysis

ConclusionPredominant discourses in pediatric dentistry suggest a paternalistic, behaviorist approach to the ‘management’ of children in the dental office, focused primarily on completing interventions. Priorities for the future development of pediatric dentistry are discussed, integrating more child‐centered approaches.

Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - August 25, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nora Makansi, Franco A. Carnevale, Mary Ellen Macdonald Tags: Original Article Source Type: research