DENTAL ANXIETY

This study will compare a needle-free jet injection with a traditional dental needle for numbing children's teeth before extraction. The goal is to see if the needle-free method lowers pain, anxiety, and changes in vital signs. About 60 healthy children aged 6 to 12 will take par…

This study tests whether wearing augmented reality glasses can distract children and reduce their pain and anxiety during a tooth extraction. Thirty children aged 6 to 8 who need a baby tooth pulled will be randomly assigned to use either virtual reality or augmented reality glas…

This study looks at whether spending time with a turtle before a dental checkup can help children aged 6-10 feel less anxious. Fifty kids will either interact with a turtle or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety using questionnaires and heart rate to see if th…

This study looks at whether listening to nature sounds like ocean waves, bird songs, and light rain can help older adults feel less anxious and fearful during a dental filling. About 78 people aged 65 and older will be randomly assigned to listen to nature sounds, white noise, or…

This study looks at whether smelling lavender oil, rosemary oil, or a mix of both can help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during a tooth extraction at the dentist. Eighty healthy children who need a lower baby tooth pulled will be randomly assigned to one of …

This study looks at whether giving children toys like play dough, slime, or plush toys during dental treatment can lower their anxiety and pain. Ninety kids aged 6 to 10 will be split into four groups, each getting a different toy or no toy. Researchers will measure anxiety, pain…

This study will test if a computer-controlled anesthesia system causes less pain and anxiety in children during dental work compared to traditional numbing shots. About 84 kids aged 7 to 10 who have never had dental treatment will take part. Researchers will measure pain and anxi…

This study will test if smelling lavender or bitter orange essential oils can help children aged 6-12 feel less anxious and experience less pain when getting a numbing shot at the dentist. About 26 kids will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: lavender scent, bitter oran…