Assessment of Tell-Read-Do Technique in Comparison with Ask-Tell-Ask Technique and Conventional Tell-Show-Do Technique in Management of Anxious Pediatric Dental Patients Aged 7–10 Years: An Interventional Clinical Study

approach have been developed, which include tell-play-do, 6 tell-show-play-do, 7 tell-play-do with smart phone dentist game, 8 and ask-tell-ask. 9 IntroductIonDental anxiety among children is a significant and ongoing concern in pediatric dentistry, as it could be a key obstacle for children to accept dental treatment. 1Dental treatment must not only focus on the prevention of caries but also on the psychological impact that it may have on the child, thereby aiding in the prevention of traumatic experiences. 2ediatric dentists employ a variety of strategies, including nonpharmacological techniques and pharmacological techniques, to reduce anxiety and ensure that children feel comfortable and supported throughout their dental experiences.By managing dental anxiety early on, dental professionals can help foster positive attitudes toward oral care and prevent the development of longterm oral health problems. 3he recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggest that more focus should be on nonpharmacological interventions. 4 The majority of nonpharmacological behavior guidance approaches are based on communication and the tell-show-do technique, which is a classic model of communication, along with the addition of sensory demonstration cues (visual, auditory, touch, and sometimes proprioception).It is the most accepted behavior guidance technique and is considered the cornerstone of pediatric dentistry.5 Tell-show-do is the most effective technique, but due to changing situations of the current era and evolving cognitive abilities of children, several modifications of the tell-show-do 1,2,