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The Effect of Teledentistry on Dental Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of a brief teledentistry consultation on dental anxiety in children aged 7-11 years. Two hundred children with no previous dental visits or treatment experience were randomly assigned to either a teledentistry group or a conventional clinical examination group. The teledentistry group received a standardized 3-5-minute pre-appointment video consultation via WhatsApp before their first dental visit. Dental anxiety was assessed using subjective and physiological parameters before and after the examination. The study investigated whether teledentistry could reduce dental anxiety and improve children's adaptation to their first dental visit.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 11 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2023-09-11
Completion Date
2024-09-27
Last Updated
2026-06-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Teledentistry Consultation
A standardized synchronous teledentistry consultation delivered via WhatsApp for 3-5 minutes before the first dental examination. Children were introduced to the dentist, dental instruments, oral health concepts, and the examination process.
Conventional Clinical Examination
Participants underwent a routine face-to-face dental examination without prior teledentistry consultation. Children attended their first dental visit and received a standard clinical examination performed by a pediatric dentist.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Aydin University
Istanbul, Kucukcekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)