DENTAL ANXIETY

This study tested whether a mobile app or a friendly explanation (tell-show-do) works better to calm children aged 7-11 during their first dental visit. 114 kids in Karachi were randomly assigned to use the app or hear the explanation before a checkup. Researchers measured their …

This study tested a special coping module designed to help children aged 7 to 11 feel less anxious about visiting the dentist. Sixty children with high dental anxiety took part, and researchers measured their anxiety using a questionnaire and heart rate monitoring. The goal was t…

This study tested whether smelling lemongrass essential oil during a tooth extraction can lower pain, anxiety, and stress. Twenty-one people aged 12 to 25 had two premolars removed on different sides—one side with aromatherapy, the other without. Researchers measured pain, anxiet…

This study tested whether melatonin patches, a natural sleep aid, can reduce dental anxiety in children. Fifty-two healthy kids aged 5-7 received either a melatonin patch or a placebo sticker before dental treatment. Researchers measured anxiety using a child-friendly scale, bloo…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during the surgical removal of impacted lower wisdom teeth can reduce dental anxiety and pain. Fifty adults who were anxious about the procedure were randomly assigned to have surgery with or without the VR headset. Resear…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music with embedded alpha binaural beats (a type of sound pattern) could lower anxiety and stress in 66 adolescents getting braces. Participants were randomly assigned to hear the special music, regular relaxing music, or no sound d…

This study tested whether smelling a blend of lavender and neroli oils, listening to familiar music, or both could help 108 children aged 6-11 feel less anxious during a dental numbing injection. Children were divided into four groups: aromatherapy only, music only, both, or a pl…

This study tested a combination of music, relaxation breathing, and muscle relaxation to help adults in Iraq feel less anxious about dental visits. 240 participants were split into two groups: one received the calming techniques, the other did not. After three months, researchers…

This study tested a Post-Dental Extraction Care Kit (PDEC-kit) in 208 adults having routine tooth extractions. The kit included a video, flashcards, a live demo, and a take-home brochure. Researchers wanted to see if it helped patients remember care instructions, follow them bett…

This study tested whether letting children choose their own music during a dental procedure reduces their anxiety, heart rate, and pain. 90 kids aged 6-9 had sealant applied to their teeth under three conditions: silence, classical music chosen by the dentist, or their own favori…

This study looked at whether a special tool called Physics forceps can make pulling out lower baby teeth less painful and less scary for children aged 6 to 9. Eighty healthy kids took part, and half had their tooth pulled with the new forceps while the other half had the usual me…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) headsets could help children aged 6 to 12 feel less anxious and experience less pain during dental numbing shots. 142 healthy children were randomly assigned to use either a VR or MR headset while getting local …

This study looked at whether showing cartoons or playing music during tooth extraction can lower pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 12. Sixty kids participated, and researchers measured their heart rate, oxygen levels, and self-reported pain and fear. The goal was to find sim…

This study tested a needle-free injection system (Comfort-in) against traditional needles for numbing teeth in 60 children aged 5 to 8 years. Each child received both methods in separate visits. The goal was to see if the needle-free system could reduce pain, anxiety, and side ef…

This study tested whether listening to music that a person chooses themselves can help reduce pain and anxiety during a dental procedure. 30 adults had their heart rate, blood pressure, and pain levels measured while listening to music or not during drilling. The goal was to see …

This study tested if watching a video of the actual surgery or a 3D animation before getting a wisdom tooth removed helps people stay calmer during the procedure. 72 adults were split into three groups: one got standard verbal instructions, another watched a real surgery video, a…

This study tested two simple, non-drug methods to help children aged 6 to 9 feel less pain and anxiety during their first dental visit. One group played with toy dental tools before the procedure, another used virtual reality glasses, and a third group had standard care. Research…

This study looked at whether nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can reduce dental fear in 60 children aged 6 to 10. The children received dental treatments like fillings or extractions while using the gas. Researchers measured anxiety levels and behavior to see if it helped them feel c…

This study tested whether watching a video or just talking with the dentist before surgery helps patients feel less anxious and keeps their heart rate and blood pressure steady. 73 adults having wisdom tooth removal took part. The goal was to find the best way to prepare patients…

This study looked at whether a special video showing a child calmly at the dentist can lower dental anxiety in kids aged 8 to 12. Nearly 500 children in Depok City, Indonesia, watched either the calming video, a regular educational video, or no video at all. Researchers measured …

This study looked at whether listening to music can reduce dental anxiety in children aged 9 to 12. It also tested a new Turkish scale for measuring dental fear. In the trial, 78 children took part, with some listening to music during dental procedures while others received stand…

This study tested five different devices for giving numbing shots in the roof of the mouth during tooth extractions. 200 healthy adults took part to see which method caused the least pain and fear. The goal is to find the most comfortable way to deliver dental anesthesia.

This study tested whether wearing augmented reality goggles during a tooth extraction could help children aged 6 to 10 feel less pain and anxiety. Sixty kids were split into two groups: one used the goggles as a distraction, while the other received standard care. Researchers mea…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help measure dental anxiety in children aged 3 to 6 during their first dental visit. Researchers compared the AI method with standard picture-based anxiety scales. The goal was to see if the AI approach is valid…

This study looked at how anxiety before gum graft surgery affects patients' quality of life and pain during the first month after the procedure. Thirty-six adults with thin gum tissue took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels before surgery and tracked daily pain and quality…

This study looked at 72 children aged 4-7 who had never been to the dentist before and needed a filling. Researchers wanted to see if having a parent in the room, behind a barrier, or not in the room at all affected the child's anxiety and behavior during treatment. They measured…