Abstract
The argument for and against the presence of the mother in the surgery while her child undergoes a dental procedure has been contentious. Using a psychodynamic framework, this paper suggests that the mother's presence is necessary for the dentist-child relationship to function correctly.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 610-613 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | British Dental Journal |
Volume | 186 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 26 Jun 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry