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Parental acceptance of behaviour guidance techniques in paediatric dentistry in Greece: a cross-sectional study with a ten-year comparative perspective.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · Karaseridis K, Arhakis A, Arapostathis K, Boka V · 2026-07-09

Greek parents most strongly supported communicative behaviour guidance techniques like positive reinforcement and tell-show-do in child dental care, while viewing general anaesthesia and restraint methods less favourably; acceptance of more invasive techniques varied with parental dental experience, education, and income.

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