Video chat before dentist may calm anxious kids

NCT ID NCT07656948

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a short, 3-5 minute video call with the dentist before a first dental visit could reduce anxiety in children aged 7-11. Two hundred kids with no prior dental experience were split into two groups: one got the video chat, the other had a standard visit. Researchers measured anxiety using both child-reported feelings and physical signs like heart rate and oxygen levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: teledentistry consultation (a brief video chat via WhatsApp)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help children feel less anxious about their first dental visit.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 200 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The intervention is very brief and may not work for severe anxiety.

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DENTAL ANXIETY IN CHILDREN TELEDENTISTRY

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Locations

Istanbul Aydin University

Istanbul, Kucukcekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)

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