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

Authors

  • E Geuns Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA, Amsterdam
  • M de Jong-Lenters Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA, Amsterdam
  • D Duijster Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA, Amsterdam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2296

Keywords:

Overprotective parenting, oral health behaviour, dental caries, children

Abstract

AIM: This study explored the association between overprotective parenting and children's behaviour during dental treatment, toothbrushing behaviour and children's dental caries experience in the Netherlands. CONCLUSION: Overprotective parenting is significantly associated with more disruptive behaviour of children during dental treatment and more difficult toothbrushing behaviour.

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