J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
November 2017
Introduction: Child's behavior on dental visit depends on variables such as age, parental behavior, parental anxiety, medical/dental history, and dental procedures. Behavioral-screening questionnaire, such as the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), can be used to preassess the child's mental health status which further predicts child behavioral pattern in dental clinics.
Aim: To measure emotional status among children of 3-14 years age group attending dental clinics.