Representation of dental care and oral health in children's drawings.

Background: Paediatric dentistry requires knowledge of preventive measures, restorative skills and an understanding of child development.

Aim: This exploratory, descriptive and qualitative study has analysed children's drawings regarding their perception of dental treatment and oral health.

Method: Children aged from six to ten years attending a dental school for treatment were randomly invited to create a drawing about 'dental treatment' and 'oral health'.