DENTAL ANXIETY

This study looks at ways to make dental visits less scary for children aged 4 to 8. It compares the standard Tell-Show-Do method alone versus adding a storybook or an animation video at home before the appointment. The goal is to see which approach helps kids feel calmer and coop…

This study looks at whether special 'desensitization' visits with a child life specialist can lower distress and improve cooperation in children aged 2 to 25 who are afraid of the dentist. About 59 participants will be observed during their dental visits. The goal is to see if th…

This study compares two ways to help children aged 6-10 feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first dental treatment. One group plays a virtual reality game that explains the procedure step-by-step, while the other group receives the standard tell-show-do method…

This study looks at whether playing music for people with moderate dental anxiety while they wait for a cavity filling can lower their stress. Researchers will check heart rate, blood pressure, and stress-related substances in saliva. About 90 healthy adults with moderate dental …

This study looks at whether listening to music during dental procedures can help adults feel less anxious. About 60 adults will be split into three groups: one listens to music through headphones, one wears headphones without sound, and one gets standard care. Participants will f…