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October 1, 2025

Associations between overprotective parenting and children's cooperation during dental treatment, toothbrushing behaviour and dental caries experience.

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EGE GeunsMJMaddelon de Jong‐LentersDDDenise Duijster

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Overview

This observational study reveals overprotective parenting affects children's cooperation during dental treatment and toothbrushing behaviour.

Key Points

  • Overprotective parenting leads to more disruptive behaviour during dental treatment, complicating procedures.
  • Children of overprotective parents exhibit more difficulty in maintaining effective toothbrushing habits.
  • The study identifies a significant association between parenting style and children's dental caries experience.
  • Understanding these associations may help in developing strategies for improving children's dental care practices.

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Geuns et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd89e6fe798ba2fc497f50https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2296
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