Background and objective: the aim of this study was to investigate the association between parents' styles and their children's oral health and behavior in the dental office. Materials and methods: a total of 1000 child (500 boys and 500 girls) aged 4-6 years-old who were attending for their first dental visit at the pediatric clinic, faculty of dentistry, Mansoura university, were included in this study. An examination of each child was performed and the dmft scores of each child were recorded. The accompanying parent was asked to fill the primary caregivers' practices report - shortened version (PCPR). Child's behavior was assessed during examination using the Franklscale. Results: Children with authoritative parents showed more positive behavior in both groups while those with permissive parents showed more negative behavior. Higher caries status was noted in boys with authoritarian parents and girls with permissive parents. Conclusion: Authoritative parenting style was associated with positive child's behavior and less caries status. On the contrary, permissive parenting style was associated with negative child's behavior and higher caries status. Key words: Children behavior, parenting styles, dental caries, Franklscale.