A common psychiatric problem called attention deficithyperactivitydisorder(ADHD) is characterised by impulsivity resulting in behavioural problems and a very short attention span and isassociated with childhood.This study evaluates the management of behaviour in the management of uncooperative children with ADHD symptoms using various behaviour modification techniques. APubMed and Google Scholar publication search was conducted and 5 articles published 2014-2024 were reviewed. It was found that combined therapy,behavioural therapy and pharmacotherapy,can help dental management in children with ADHD symp-ptoms. It was concluded that dentists should be knowledgeable about behaviour management, including tell-show-do, distrac-tion, modelling, brain function training, and medications prescribed for children, as well as side effects and possible drug inter-actions with sedatives included in the dental treatment protocol.

Keywords: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, behaviour management, dental treatment