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Impact of Dental Desensitization Facilitated by a Child Life Specialist Distress and Cooperation
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Colorado
Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate whether dental desensitization visits facilitated by a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) significantly impact pediatric patients' distress and cooperation levels from the start of desensitization visit(s) to end of the desensitization visit(s), end of desensitization visit to start of subsequent hygiene appointment, and end of hygiene appointment.
Official title: The Impact of Dental Desensitization Visits Facilitated by a Child Life Specialist on Pediatric Patients' Distress and Cooperation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
59
Start Date
2024-08-26
Completion Date
2026-03-01
Last Updated
2025-10-03
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Interventions
Dental Desensitization Clinic
The goal of offering desensitization visits is to reduce the dental anxiety and distress of patients and enhance their cooperation during future appointments. The specifics of the desensitization are individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient based on information provided by the parent/caregiver. A standard desensitization visit involves providing the patient the opportunity to sit in the exam chair; touch the toothbrush and rubber prophy cup, mouth mirror, fluoride applicator brush, air-water syringe tip and saliva ejector tip; gain exposure to the dental lights and sounds commonly experienced in the dental visit; practice opening their mouth; and tolerate toothbrush and rubber prophy cup, mirror, explorer, fluoride applicator brush, air-water syringe, and salvia ejector in the mouth. If the child is unable or unwilling to participate, these activities are modeled on the parent or by the CCLS.
Locations (1)
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States