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Dental staff learn child-friendly skills to ease kids' visits

NCT ID NCT06138405

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a workshop for dentists, hygienists, and assistants to improve how they interact with children aged 2-10 during dental visits. The training is based on a proven behavior program for preschoolers. Researchers will compare providers who get the training immediately to those who wait, measuring changes in their use of positive communication skills.

What this could mean

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Active substance
behavioral training workshop
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a standard training program that helps dental providers manage children's behavior more effectively, reducing stress for kids, parents, and staff.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on provider behavior, not patient outcomes. The training may not translate to real-world improvements or be widely adopted.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 5,808 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: Dental Providers * Licensed dentist, licensed or certified dental hygienist, or dental assistant * Provides (or willing to consider providing) dental treatment for children between 2 years and 10 years old -\>= 18 years old * Fluent in spoken and written English * Willing to be videotaped Parent/Caregivers * Understands spoken and written English * Willing to be videotaped * Provide signed and dated informed consent form * Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study Child Dental Patients * Child between 2 years, 0 months, and 0 days, and 10 years, 11 months, 30 days old * Receiving preventive, restorative, emergency or any other dental treatment * Accompanied by a parent/caregiver * Understands spoken and written English * Willing to be videotaped * Parent/guardian provides signed and dated informed consent form * Provide assent (if 7+ years old and who do not have an obvious cognitive impairment or are "mentally immature") * Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study * In good general health as evidenced by medical history Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment or developmental delay * Major medical problem in child * Autism or other developmental/neurodevelopmental disorders * Anything that would place the individual at increased risk or preclude the individual's full compliance with or completion of the study.

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Conditions

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Behavior Child Behavior

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Behavior and behavior mechanisms Child behavior

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Arkansas

    RECRUITING

    Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701, United States

  • University of Florida

    RECRUITING

    Gainesville, Florida, 30608, United States

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

  • West Virginia University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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