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AI reads Kids' dental fears: new tool tested

NCT ID NCT07387055

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sümeyra Akkoç Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help measure dental anxiety in children aged 3 to 6 years. 171 children having their first dental visit were assessed using both the new AI method and standard picture-based anxiety scales before and after meeting the dentist. The goal was to see if the AI tool was a valid and reliable way to gauge a child's fear.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this AI method could provide a more reliable way to measure dental anxiety in young children, helping dentists tailor their approach.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study. The AI tool needs further validation in larger, more diverse groups before it can be widely used.

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Study facts

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Participants

171 people

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Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children aged 3-6 years who presented for a routine dental examination to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Kütahya Health Sciences University, between August 2024 and November 2024.

Ages

3 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The child and the parent/guardian agree to participate in the study. * The child's native language is Turkish. * The child is attending their first dental visit. * The child has no systemic disease. * The child is able to cooperate sufficiently to complete the initial dental examination. Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of medication, a known history of allergy, or the presence of any mental or physical disability

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Artificial intelligence (AI) Dental anxiety Test anxiety scale

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kütahya Health Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

    Kütahya, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye)

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