Culture clash? Pediatric dental practice in the age of helicopter parenting
May 3rd, 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the department of dentistry at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). A full-day educational symposium with notable speakers is planned, including Dr. Ed Barrett, staff pediatric dentist at the hospital.
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Dr. John O’Keefe sat down with Dr. Barrett and spoke about dentistry in the age of helicopter parenting. The interview tackled questions, such as:
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Main points
- The most important relationship you have when you treat children is with parents.
- Practitioners have to be aware of the culture of the profession.
- Practitioners should not impose their cultural standards on parents and children.
- Parents are not always ready to accept what the dentist suggests or prescribes which may create a volatile situation.
- Do not be judgmental and accept people for who they are.
- Never ascribe blame to the parents, because it is the last thing they would like to hear.
Listen to the interview
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Great little interview. Loved his last comment about not ascribing blame and how to tell the parent it was better that they were there with the child, that the problem could be addressed and then everyone could move on. Really good advice. Thanks.