Dental staff learn child-friendly skills to ease kids' visits

NCT ID NCT06138405

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a workshop for dentists, hygienists, and assistants to improve how they interact with children aged 2-10 during dental visits. The training is based on a proven behavior program for preschoolers. Researchers will compare providers who get the training immediately to those who wait, measuring changes in their use of positive communication skills.

What this could mean

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Active substance

behavioral training workshop

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a standard training program that helps dental providers manage children's behavior more effectively, reducing stress for kids, parents, and staff.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study focused on provider behavior, not patient outcomes. The training may not translate to real-world improvements or be widely adopted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior Child Behavior

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Locations

  • University of Arkansas

    RECRUITING

    Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701, United States

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  • University of Florida

    RECRUITING

    Gainesville, Florida, 30608, United States

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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  • West Virginia University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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