I used to do dental surgery at the kids hossy in Sydney. I always thought that would be the way I would go if my kids needed it. Better that they can't remember IMO.

However, recently my 6yo needed a pulpotomy. We have paedi dentists here in schools. She had it done in the chair. Not once did she flinch or complain of any pain at all. But, she's 6 has a good attention span and could understand the explanations and instructions.