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ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Incorporating the Psychological Perspective into Traditional Prevention in Pediatric Dentistry with the PaFein+ Project: Trained Parents Can Help.

Aneta Munteanu, Arina Vinereanu, Ruxandra Sfeatcu, Mihaela Tănase, Ilie-Andrei Condurache, Annelyse Garret-Bernardin, Alessandra Putrino, Özgür Önder Kușçu, Sertac Peker, Betul Kargul and 1 more

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Aneta MunteanuPedodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041292 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5288-9898
Arina VinereanuPedodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041292 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9745-1315
Ruxandra SfeatcuOral Health and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041292 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9391-7341
Mihaela TănasePedodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041292 Bucharest, Romania.
Ilie-Andrei ConduracheDr Victor Babeș Clinical Hospital of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, 030303 Bucharest, Romania.
Annelyse Garret-BernardinDentistry Unit, Management Innovations, Diagnostics and Clinical Pathways, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Alessandra PutrinoDentistry Unit, Management Innovations, Diagnostics and Clinical Pathways, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5278-145X
Özgür Önder KușçuPedodontics Department, Istanbul Kent University, 34433 Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-3752-3510
Sertac PekerPedodontics Department, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Türkiye.
Betul KargulPedodontics Department, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Türkiye.
Angela GaleottiDentistry Unit, Management Innovations, Diagnostics and Clinical Pathways, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.

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ERASMUS+ Turkey 2023-1-TR01-KA220-HED-000155608
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Abstract

backgroundEmotional aspects of early dental experiences have long-lasting effects. This study aimed to assess parents' childhood dental experiences and their impact on current attitudes toward dental treatment and to evaluate the subjectively perceived usefulness of an educational material focused on psychological management of children's dental visits.

methodsA cross-sectional descriptive pilot study was conducted using an educational booklet developed and distributed to parents, who read it and completed a short questionnaire. Responses received between 27 February-31 March 2025 were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25.

resultsA total of 142 parents (88% mothers) participated. Most participants (83.1%) had a university degree. Negative childhood dental experiences were reported by 44.4% (more frequent among mothers,

conclusionsChildhood dental fear and anxiety may persist into adulthood. Despite the limited generalizability of our results, parents appreciated targeted resources which may support them in promoting positive dental experiences for their children.

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dental anxietyhealth behaviorparent educationpediatric dentistry

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PMCPMC13113702

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