Step-by-Step Guide
DETE method
The DETE method described below is designed to guide the exercises presented in the following sections. It facilitates the child's acclimating to different dental practices in a progressive and safe manner.
DISCOVERY
Help the child explore and touch the dental tools to become familiar with them. This can begin with touching the tools with the hand and fingers, and then gradually moving towards the face and mouth.
EXAMPLE / EDUCATION
Show the child how the equipment is used by demonstrating it on yourself, on a toy (e.g., doll, stuffed animal, favorite toy), or on someone else (e.g., sibling, dad, etc.).
TAKE TURNS
Practice the exercises in turns. The child and the adult take turns performing the activity.
ENACTMENT
This is the stage where the child performs the exercise alone or with your assistance.
reminder
In all these exercises,
be sure to apply the
CORE PRINCIPLES
'Sandwich'
EXERCICeS
EXERCICe 1
The Toothbrush
EXERCICe 2
The Toothpaste
EXERCICe 3
Flossing
EXERCICe 4
The Electric Toothbrush
EXERCICe 5
Playing Dentist:
The Dental Mirror
EXERCICe 6
Playing Dentist:
The X-Rays
The routine
Tooth Brushing Sequence
The dentist
Visit to the Dentist
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