ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2020
An Introduction to Assessing Dental Fear and Anxiety in Children.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effects of The Virtual Reality "Dream" Game on Anxiety During Dental Procedures in Children (VR-TOOTH): A Pilot Randomized, Controlled Trial
The Effects of A Virtual Reality Game on Anxiety During Dental Procedures in Children (VR-TOOTH): A Randomized, Controlled Trial Protocol
Who cites it
43 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 69 citations in OpenAlex.
- Technology-enhanced behavior guidance for pediatric dental anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety of virtual reality, augmented reality, biofeedback, and games.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Virtual reality and behaviour management in paediatric dentistry: a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of different dental local anesthesia techniques on salivary cortisol and secretory immunoglobulin a in pediatric patients: a randomized controlled clinical study.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Trial
- Glass ionomer fissure sealants versus fluoride varnish application on children's behaviour: a randomised controlled trial.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2025Trial
- Reducing children's anxiety and pain in dental environment using an eye massage device combined with natural sounds-a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- The impact of animated video cartoons as a distraction technique on anticipatory anxiety levels among children during class I GIC restoration procedures.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2024Trial
- The efficacy of transdermal melatonin in dental anxiety in children: a randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Article
- Factors Associated With Oral and Dental Health Utilization Among Individuals With Special Health Care Needs in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Comparison of Parental Perceptions and Oxygen Saturation Response to Papoose Board and Comfy Wrap Restraints in Pediatric Dental Procedures: A Crossover Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Custom-made Social Stories over Ready-made Social Stories in Reducing Dental Anxiety among 3-5-year-old Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Etiology of Dental Anxiety and Dental Phobia: Review.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Game on Children's Fear and Anxiety During Dental Procedures (VR-TOOTH): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Camouflaged Syringe on Dental Anxiety and Pain During Maxillary Local Anesthesia in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Thumb Sleeve Distraction and Pop-It Therapeutic Play in Reducing Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children Aged 4-6 Years Undergoing Mandibular Alveolar Nerve Block: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Physics Forceps in Reducing Dental Pain, Anxiety, and Extraction Efficiency During Mandibular Primary Molar Extraction Among Children Aged 6-9 Years: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- What psychometric scales did researchers use to measure dental fear, anxiety, or phobia? A literature survey from 2020 to 2024.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Beyond failure: a case report on brain state changes during virtual reality-induced hypnosis in pediatric patient.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Dentophobia and the Interaction Between Child Patients and Dentists: Anxiety Triggers in the Dental Office.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Salivary Markers as Potential Stress Descriptors for Pediatric Dental Patients: A Literature Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Micro-CT Assessment of Heat and Vibration Effect on Sealant Penetration in Different Fissure Types.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2025Article
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Fear and anxiety constitute an important theme in dentistry, especially with children. Anxiety and the fear of pain during dental treatment can lead to avoidance behaviour, which contributes to perpetuating fear and anxiety of dental care. Understanding and assessing dental fear and anxiety in children is important for delivering successful dental care with high satisfaction in this age group. Among the vast assessment method options available today, self-report assessment, parental proxy assessment, observation-based assessment, and physiological assessment are the four major types for dental fear and anxiety in children. Each method has its own merits and limitations. The selection of a method should be based on the objectives, validity, and setting of the assessment. The aim of this paper is to review and discuss the assessment methods for dental fear and anxiety in children.
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