Dental anxiety in children

Researchers are testing whether artificial intelligence can identify dental anxiety in children by analyzing their speech. Children aged 8 to 12 at a pediatric dentistry clinic answer short questions before treatment, and their voice recordings are examined for acoustic and langu…

This trial tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain, dental fear, and improve cooperation in children aged 8-12 during restorative dental treatment. Half the children will watch an age-appropriate animated video through a VR headset during local anesthesia and…

This trial tests whether using a puppet to explain dental procedures can lower anxiety and improve behavior in children during a dental visit. Healthy children aged 3–9 who need emergency dental treatment are randomly assigned to receive either puppet-aided tell-show-do or standa…

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. R…

This study looked at whether children who take regular piano lessons feel less anxious and stressed during a routine dental visit. Eighty children aged 7 to 11 took part—40 who played piano and 40 who did not. All kids received a standard preventive treatment (fissure sealants) w…

This study tested whether showing children a visual guide about the dentist's office could lower their anxiety. 70 kids aged 5 to 14 were split into two groups: one got the picture-based lesson, the other got standard care. The children who saw the pictures reported less fear and…