Resumen

NASCIMENTO, Camila Lima et al. Adaptation of a self-confidence questionnaire pediatric dental treatment. Psic.: Teor. e Pesq. [online]. 2011, vol.27, n.4, pp. 507-510. ISSN 0102-3772.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0102-37722011000400015.

This work describes the adaptation of Milgrom's questionnaire on self-confidence and ways of dealing with behavior problems faced during pediatric dental treatment. The adaptation of the instrument was approved by experts and was analyzed in terms of quantity, coherence and quality of responses. The results of this study suggest that the questionnaire can contribute to dentist's education.

Palabras llave : Health psychology; applied psychology; dentistry; professional patient relationship.