Malaysian parental knowledge, acceptance and perception of behaviour management for their preschool children dental treatment.

Optimum behaviour management by dentist during dental care are very essential to enhance the treatment adherence. This study is to evaluate parents' knowledge, acceptance and perceptions towards passive restraint, active restraint, parents’ separation, voice-control, tell-show-do, conscious sedation, and general anaesthesia on their child during dental treatment as one of behaviour management techniques in dentistry. 32–item questionnaires constructed with seven set videos of selected behavior management techniques were developed and validated. Data were analysed using SPSS version 22. Fifty-five parents were recruited. The sample consists of parents with children aged 3 – 5 years old. 98% of the parents are married, and 2% are single. Most of the parents are degree holders. 42% of parents said they assist their children in tooth brushing and imply good oral home care practice. More than half of the parents are substantially aware of oral care, as 60% of parents bring their children to the dentist. Tell-Show-Do (TSD) is the most accepted technique by parents in dental treatment. The least accepted is General Anaesthesia. In conclusion, the parental knowledge and perception of suggested behaviour management techniques are above average. Proper explanation and clarification of the method will improve acceptance and lessen the parents' concern about their children’s dental treatment