Managing the Paediatric Patient in the Dental Chair
Turn tears into teamwork! Learn practical paediatric behaviour management, communication tips, and the do's & don'ts for confident care.
01 About this session
Session details
Managing the Paediatric Patient in the Dental ChairLearning outcomes
Treating children in the dental chair can be one of the most rewarding parts of dentistry… or the quickest way to question all your life choices.
One minute they’re proudly showing you every tooth they’ve ever grown, the next they’re practising their best crocodile impression with their mouth firmly shut. Add a nervous parent, a wriggly body, and a well-timed “I don’t want to!”, and you’ve got yourself a memorable appointment.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Is there a better way to communicate with kids?
- How do I keep parents onside without losing control of the appointment?
- What should I definitely do… and what should I absolutely avoid?
…then this webinar is for you.
Join us as we explore practical, evidence-informed techniques to help you confidently manage paediatric patients in the dental chair. We’ll cover the essential do’s and don’ts of treating children, strategies to build trust and cooperation, and effective communication techniques for both young patients and their parents or carers.
Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician looking to make paediatric appointments a little smoother (and a lot less stressful), you’ll leave with practical tips you can use in your very next clinic.
02 About the presenter
Dr Venkatesh Bhardwaj
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
B.Sc (Biotechnology) | B.Dent (Hons) | D.Clin.Dent (Paed Dent) | MRACDS (Paed)
Dr Venkatesh Bhardwaj is a specialist paediatric dentist practicing across Camden and Penrith in Western Sydney. In twenty years in dentistry he has graduated from the University of Sydney, spent almost a decade in general practice, and returned to specialise in paediatric dentistry, training across the Westmead Centre for Oral Health and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
His clinical interests sit in behaviour guidance and the management of young patients, and above all in communication — how we talk to children and their families, put anxious patients at ease, and bring parents along with us. That grounding in general practice shapes how he works today, and it informs his interest in mentorship and leadership: supporting colleagues and referring dentists as much as the children in his chair.
Outside of dentistry, he enjoys quiet days with a book and a drink — usually coffee or tea — and time with his family, including two teenage daughters on whom his behaviour guidance techniques rarely work.