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Comparison of Tell-Show-Do, Tell-Play-Do and app-based modelling techniques in pediatric dental behaviour management.

Bioinformation · Thakkar DD, Chepyala R, Ranadheer E, Kothari J, Ramdas SS, Sandeep K, Surana P · 2026-05-31

Researchers compared three behaviour management techniques—Tell-Show-Do, Tell-Play-Do, and app-assisted modelling—for reducing dental anxiety in children. All three methods reduced anxiety, with the app-based approach producing the greatest improvement.

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