A Short Form of the Children's Experiences of Dental Anxiety Measure (CEDAM): Validation and Evaluation of the CEDAM-8.

Background: The Children's Experiences of Dental Anxiety Measure (CEDAM-14) is a child-centred measure of dental anxiety which assesses a range of behaviours, thoughts and feelings/physical symptoms related to dental anxiety. A short form of the CEDAM-14, which places less time burden on patients and clinicians, could promote the feasibility and applicability of the CEDAM in clinical settings. The aim of the study was to develop a short version of the CEDAM that can be used to assess children's dental anxiety in clinical practice.

'I Would Rather Be Having My Leg Cut off Than a Little Needle': A Supplementary Qualitative Analysis of Dentally Anxious Children's Experiences of Needle Fear.

Fear of needles is common in childhood, with up to 50% being affected to some degree. In individuals who are dentally anxious, the prevalence may be as high as 91%. Fear of needles, and therefore intra-oral injections can have negative impacts on children's quality of life and healthcare experiences, including a requirement for pharmacological methods to facilitate dental treatment.

Development and evaluation of the children's experiences of dental anxiety measure.

Background: Existing measures of children's dental anxiety have not been developed with children or based on a theoretical framework of dental anxiety.

Aim: To develop the children's experiences of dental anxiety measure (CEDAM) and evaluate the measure's properties.

Design: The measure was developed from interviews with dentally anxious children.

Protocol for a feasibility study of a self-help cognitive behavioural therapy resource for the reduction of dental anxiety in young people.

Background: Childhood dental anxiety is very common, with 10-20 % of children and young people reporting high levels of dental anxiety. It is distressing and has a negative impact on the quality of life of young people and their parents as well as being associated with poor oral health. Affected individuals may develop a lifelong reliance on general anaesthetic or sedation for necessary dental treatment thus requiring the support of specialist dental services.

Children's experiences of dental anxiety.

Background: Dental anxiety is common among children. Although there is a wealth of research investigating childhood dental anxiety, little consideration has been given to the child's perspective.

Aim: This qualitative study sought to explore with children their own experiences of dental anxiety using a cognitive behavioural therapy assessment model.

An Overview of Preformed Metal Crowns. Part 2: The Hall Technique.

Part 2 of this series of two articles addresses the Hall Technique for preformed metal crowns. It will discuss the need for an effective child and dentist friendly method to restore carious primary molars. The technique is described in detail and the evidence for its effectiveness and acceptance by children, parents, dentists and dental educators is presented.

Why, what and how: caries control for erupting molars.

This article aims to update the practitioner on the various techniques and interventions available to prevent or control caries during this high-risk period. The evidence to support provision of toothbrushing advice, placement of fissure sealants and fluoride varnish application is considered, along with more novel methods. An evidence-based protocol is suggested to help the practitioner determine when further intervention is required and what action to undertake.