Storytime at the dentist: new study aims to ease dental fear in kids with autism

NCT ID NCT07166978

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special story, used in the classroom, can help autistic preschool children feel less anxious and more cooperative during dental check-ups. About 106 children will be split into two groups: one gets the dental story, the other gets a story on a different topic. Researchers will measure how long appointments take and how calm the children are, aiming to make dental care easier for kids with autism.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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