Pediatric Dentistry: Building A No-Fear Practice:Introducing Children to a Lifetime of Positive Dental Care

Say goodbye to crying, restraints, and quiet rooms forever. Replace the use of force with a proven anxiety reduction program. Develop relationships based on trust rather than authority. Learn simple techniques for painless treatment and non-surgical options.Good experiences for children at the dentist encourage lifelong regular care. Dr. Allan R. Pike uses his 38 years of professional experience as a pediatric dentist to offer practical suggestions that can ensure that all children have positive experiences at the dentist. This book outlines how any interested dental staff can easily transition to a no-fear, low-stress practice where forceful methods of behavior management are never needed.

Dr. Pike?s well-written book provides practical options for truly child-friendly dental practices.??Prashant Gagneja, DDS, MS, Chair, Pediatric Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University ?An invaluable book for any dentist interested in the most practical and humane treatment of children.??J Henry Clarke, DMD, Professor Emeritus, School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University?Dr. Pike offers some sound suggestions for reducing dental-phobia in children.??Felix F. Loeb, Jr., MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University