Storybooks and videos tame dental fears in kids, study finds

NCT ID NCT07209696

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

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 cooperate better during treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inönü university faculty of dentistry

    Malatya, Battalgazi, 44050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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