Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 109, Issue 5, 717-719
Copyright © 1984 by American Dental Association
The use of contingent audiotaped material with pediatric dental patients
BD Ingersoll,
DA Nash,
and
C Gamber
Contingent reinforcement procedures such as those used in this study appear to be a practical and effective means of reducing uncooperative child behavior during dental treatment. The cost of the equipment is modest and, as the equipment can be operated by means of a foot pedal, contingent reinforcement procedures can be implemented without interfering with ongoing activities.