DENTAL ANXIETY

This study tests whether smelling lavender or bitter orange essential oils can reduce anxiety and pain in children aged 6-12 during dental numbing injections. About 26 kids will be randomly assigned to lavender, bitter orange, or a placebo inhaler. Researchers will measure anxiet…

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 fea…

This study looks at whether listening to nature sounds like ocean waves, bird songs, or light rain can help older adults (65+) feel less anxious and more satisfied during a dental filling. Participants will be randomly assigned to hear nature sounds, white noise, or no sound at a…

This study aims to find out if a computer-controlled anesthesia system can reduce pain and anxiety in children during dental procedures better than traditional needle injections. About 84 children aged 7 to 10 who have never had dental treatment will participate. Researchers will…

This study looks at whether breathing in lavender oil, rosemary oil, or a mix of both can help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during a tooth extraction. About 80 healthy kids who need a lower baby tooth pulled will be randomly assigned to one of the scent gro…

This study will test whether a needle-free jet injection can reduce pain, anxiety, and stress in children aged 6 to 12 who need a tooth pulled. Half the children will get the needle-free device, and the other half will get a standard dental needle. Researchers will measure anxiet…

This study looks at whether having a friendly turtle in the room can help children aged 6 to 10 feel less anxious during routine dental checkups. Half the kids will have the turtle present, while the other half will not. Researchers will measure anxiety using special surveys and …

This study tests whether augmented reality glasses can distract children and reduce their pain and anxiety during a tooth extraction. Thirty children aged 6 to 8 who need a baby tooth pulled will be randomly assigned to use either virtual reality or augmented reality glasses. Res…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) with calming scripts can reduce anxiety and pain during wisdom tooth extraction. Sixty adults aged 18-65 who need at least two lower wisdom teeth removed will either get standard local anesthesia alone or local anesthesia plus V…

This study compares a computer-controlled anesthesia device (SleeperOne® 5) with a traditional syringe for numbing children's mouths before tooth extraction. About 28 children aged 3-5 will take part, and their pain, anxiety, and heart rate will be measured. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at 70 adults who have lost all their teeth and are getting complete dentures for the first time. Researchers will measure their dental anxiety before the denture-making process begins and again after the dentures are placed, about five weeks later. The goal is to…