Can a video call replace the dentist chair for kids? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07625982
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a remote dental exam (teledentistry) can accurately assess treatment needs and behavior guidance for preschool children compared to a standard in-person exam. Researchers included 29 healthy children aged 4 to 6 years. The goal was to see if teledentistry could help identify urgent dental issues and the best way to manage children's behavior during treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2021
- Finished
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Feb 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Children attending an initial dental examination appointment at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Bezmialem Vakıf University, between July 2021 and November 2021, and who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were enrolled in the study after obtaining informed consent from parents/legal guardians.
- Ages
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4 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children without any systemic mental or physical disorders * Children not using medication for psychiatric reasons * Children without diagnosed learning or comprehension difficulties (e.g., attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder) * Children without an indication for general anesthesia due to any other medical procedure * Children without transportation barriers to access the healthcare facility Exclusion Criteria: * Children whose parents/legal guardians refuse to sign the informed consent form * Children from families lacking the necessary equipment for video-based teleconferencing * Children whose parents/legal guardians do not consent to participation in video consultations
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Dentistry Department of PEdiatric Dentistry
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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