Spanish Dentists' Pediatric Anxiety Management Survey

A 144-dentist survey from Seville, Spain, analyzes knowledge and perceived effectiveness of alternative behavioral management techniques for pediatric dental anxiety. Data were collected from practitioners across specialties, with general dentistry being the most common at 51.4%. The study highlights the frequent use of tell-show-do and positive reinforcement techniques.

Use Cases

• Analyze the frequency of use for tell-show-do versus pharmacological management across different dental specialties.
• Compare perceived effectiveness of behavioral management techniques between general dentists and pediatric dentists.
• Examine the correlation between practitioner age (25-35 years) and reported use of alternative techniques like positive reinforcement.
• Assess the minimal use of physical restraint reported, specifically within pediatric dentistry.

Strengths

• Survey includes 144 dental practitioners, providing a substantive sample.
• Data captures multiple specialties, with general dentistry representing 51.4% of respondents.
• Respondent demographics are detailed, including age range (25-35 years for 44.4%) and gender (77.8% female).

Limitations

• Sample is geographically limited to dentists from Seville, Spain, limiting national representativeness.
• Data is self-reported, introducing potential bias in reported knowledge and perceived effectiveness.
• The dataset is small in file size (40.8 KB), indicating limited scope and detail.

Provenance

Source

Daniela del Toro-Alcántara via figshare.

Collection Method

Cross-sectional survey.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Seville, Spain.