Toys at the dentist: play dough and slime may tame Kids' fear and pain

NCT ID NCT07445594

First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving children toys like play dough, slime, or plush animals during dental treatment can lower their anxiety and pain. Ninety kids aged 6 to 10 will be split into four groups, each getting a different toy or no toy at all. Researchers will measure fear, pain, and stress using questionnaires and saliva tests to see if these simple distractions help kids have a better dental visit.

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