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January 6, 2026Dentistry JournalOpen Access

Behavioural Impact of Parental Presence Versus Absence in Paediatric Dentistry: A Systematic Review

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MVM. Angeles Vello-RibesJAJ. Ignacio Aura-TormosCVCarolina Valero-Contelles

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Overview

Systematic review reveals parental presence improves behaviour in children during dental treatment, indicating the importance of parenting style and developmental stage.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the behavioural impact of parental presence versus absence during dental visits for children.
  • Conducted a PRISMA-guided systematic review
  • Included studies from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus from 2005 to 2025
  • Eligibility included clinical studies on paediatric patients aged 2–14 years comparing parental presence and absence
  • Sixteen studies included, comprising randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and cross-sectional designs
  • Nine studies reported improved cooperative behaviour with parental presence, especially in younger children
  • Five studies showed no significant effects, while two noted increased anxiety with parental presence
  • Parenting style and cultural context influenced the outcomes significantly

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Vello-Ribes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/695d8e503483e917927a5555https://doi.org/10.3390/dj14010033
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