Young Patient Behavior-Management Skill Training Opportunity

Feb 7, 2025 | Clinical

Dental-Child Interaction Training (DCIT) Study

The Dental-Child Interaction Training (DCIT) study, based at the University of Florida Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Sciences, has shared a new continuing education (CE) opportunity for dental professionals.

The study investigators have received a seven-year NIH grant to train dental providers—including dentists, hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff—in behavior management skills for working with young children (ages 2–10).

Participating States

  • Florida
  • Arkansas
  • North Carolina
  • West Virginia

Research Team Members

  • Dr. Dan McNeil (FL, formerly WV)
  • Dr. Cheryl McNeil (FL, formerly WV)
  • Dr. Lauren Quetsch (AR)
  • Dr. Kimon Divaris (NC)
  • Dr. Christa Lilly (WVU)
  • Research staff from FL, NC, AR, and WV

Recruiting Participants

The research team is currently seeking dental professionals in participating states to enroll in this training program as part of the implementation phase of the study.

More Information

Please review the two flyers linked below for more details:

DCIT Flyer 1 January 23_ 2025 DCIT Flyer 2 Janaury 23_ 2025