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

NCT ID NCT06138405

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BEHAVIOR AND BEHAVIOR MECHANISMS CHILD BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Arkansas
RECRUITING

Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701, United States
University of Florida
RECRUITING

Gainesville, Florida, 30608, United States
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
West Virginia University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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