DENTAL ANXIETY

This study tested a new picture-based tool, assisted by artificial intelligence (AI), designed to measure dental anxiety in young children. Researchers wanted to see if this AI tool was a reliable way to assess fear and if a child's anxiety changed after meeting the dentist for t…

This study tested a non-drug method to help adults who feel anxious about going to the dentist. Researchers in Iraq had 240 patients listen to soft music and practice simple breathing and muscle relaxation exercises during their dental appointments. They compared this group to pa…

This study tested whether showing children a short video could reduce their fear of going to the dentist. Researchers in Indonesia had nearly 500 children aged 8-12 watch either a 'how-to' video showing a calm child at the dentist, an educational video, or no video at all. They m…

This study tested if a special education kit could help people better understand and follow care instructions after a tooth extraction, and also reduce their anxiety. Researchers compared 208 adults who got either standard verbal instructions or those same instructions plus a kit…

This study tested whether simple distractions like cartoons or music could help children feel less pain and anxiety during tooth extractions. Researchers worked with 60 children aged 6 to 12 who needed a tooth pulled. They measured the children's heart rate, oxygen levels, and as…

This study tested whether nitrous oxide sedation (often called laughing gas) helps reduce fear and anxiety in children aged 6-10 during dental procedures. Researchers compared 60 children who received the gas to those who did not, measuring their anxiety levels and behavior durin…

This study tested whether a blend of lavender and neroli essential oils, music, or both could help reduce anxiety in children during a common, painful dental injection. 108 children, aged 6-11, were randomly assigned to receive one of these calming methods or a placebo before and…

This study tested five different devices used to give numbing shots in the roof of the mouth before a tooth extraction. Researchers wanted to see which method caused the least pain and fear for patients. They measured pain, fear levels, and physical responses like heart rate in 2…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during wisdom tooth surgery could help reduce patients' anxiety and pain. It involved 50 adults who were already nervous about dental work. Researchers compared anxiety levels, heart rate, and blood pressure between p…

This study tested whether listening to music helps children feel less anxious during dental procedures. Researchers worked with 78 children aged 9-16, first checking the accuracy of a new anxiety questionnaire. Then, they compared children who received standard care to those who …

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) headsets could help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during dental injections. Researchers compared the two technologies in 142 healthy children, aged 6 to 12, who needed a numbing sho…

This study tested whether using augmented reality (AR) goggles as a distraction could help children feel less pain and anxiety during a tooth extraction. Researchers compared 60 children aged 6-10 who either used the AR goggles or received the dentist's standard comforting techni…

This study tested whether melatonin patches placed on the skin could safely reduce anxiety in children during dental visits. It involved 52 children aged 5-7 who needed dental work. Researchers compared children who received real melatonin patches to those who received placebo st…

This study tested two fun methods to help children feel less scared and experience less pain when getting a numbing shot at the dentist. Researchers compared using virtual reality glasses, a special play session with toy dental tools, and regular care in 66 kids aged 6-9. They me…

This study compared two types of dental tools used to pull baby teeth in children aged 6-9. Researchers wanted to see if a newer tool called 'Physics forceps' caused less pain and anxiety than the standard tool. They measured children's pain, fear, and how long the procedure took…

This study looked at how a patient's anxiety before gum graft surgery might affect their pain and quality of life during recovery. Researchers followed 36 patients for one month after their surgery, tracking their pain levels and asking about their daily life impact. The goal was…

This study aimed to find out if having a parent in the room helps or hurts a child's comfort during a dental procedure. Researchers observed 72 children, aged 4-7, getting a cavity filled. The kids were randomly assigned to have their parent present, absent, or sitting behind a b…