DENTAL ANXIETY

This study is testing whether having a turtle present during a dental visit can help reduce anxiety and improve behavior in children. Researchers will enroll 50 children aged 6-10 who are having routine, non-invasive dental work. They will measure the children's anxiety levels an…

This study aims to see if a new computer-controlled numbing device causes less pain and anxiety for children than the standard dental syringe. Researchers will compare the two methods in 28 children, aged 3 to 5, who need a baby tooth pulled. The goal is to find a more comfortabl…

This study is testing if special glasses that show videos (augmented or virtual reality) can help children feel less pain and anxiety when they need a baby tooth pulled. It will involve 30 healthy children between 6 and 8 years old. Researchers will compare the two types of glass…

This study aims to find the best way to reduce pain and fear in children during dental work. Researchers will compare a traditional needle injection with a newer, computer-controlled anesthesia system. The study involves 84 children, each trying both methods on different sides of…

This study aims to see if listening to nature sounds, like ocean waves or bird songs, can help reduce anxiety and fear during dental filling procedures for adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will compare three groups: one listening to nature sounds, one listening to white nois…

This study is testing whether using a virtual reality headset with calming audio can help reduce anxiety and pain for adults having their wisdom teeth pulled. It will compare patients who use VR during the procedure to those who receive only the standard local anesthetic. The goa…

This study is testing whether simple toys like play dough, slime, or stuffed animals can help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during routine dental fillings. Researchers will compare 90 children, aged 6 to 10, who use one of these toys during treatment to chil…

This study is testing whether smelling lavender or bitter orange essential oils can help reduce fear and pain in children getting a numbing shot at the dentist. About 26 children, aged 6 to 12, will be randomly assigned to smell one of the oils or a placebo before their injection…

This study is testing whether simply smelling lavender oil, rosemary oil, or a mix of both can help children feel less anxious and experience less pain when getting a numbing shot for a tooth extraction. Researchers will compare these scents to see which, if any, helps kids stay …

This study aims to find better ways to help children feel less anxious during dental visits. Researchers will compare three methods: the dentist's standard explanation, that same explanation plus a storybook sent home first, and the explanation plus a cartoon video sent home firs…