Frankl Behaviour Scale — ORE Part 1 MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Observe the child and assign one of four behaviour ratings
The Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale is completed by the dental clinician through direct observation of the child's behaviour during the dental visit. It places observed cooperation on four categories, from definitely negative (1) to definitely positive (4). Therefore, observing the child and assigning a rating is correct. Parent-report and child-completed questionnaires can provide useful information about previous experiences, anxiety or temperament, but they are not the Frankl method. Pulse rate and salivary cortisol are possible physiological indicators of anxiety or stress; they are not behavioural ratings and are assessed separately from the Frankl scale.
Reference: Elhaddad AA, et al. The effect of different parenting styles on the child behavior during the dental visit: observational longitudinal study. 2025. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40045321/