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Feasibility of a Modified Dental Comfort Position for Pediatric Patients Receiving Dental Exams
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Colorado
Summary
The goal of this study is to learn if a modified bottom-to-bottom comfort position is a feasible alternative to the traditional knee-to-knee position during dental hygiene examinations for patients aged 12 months to 5 years. In the modified position, the patient sits in their caregiver's lap and reclines their head on the dental chair, allowing for both parental contact and dental provider access to the patient's mouth. This study will also examine the modified position's impact on the patient's distress and cooperation during the exam, parental satisfaction, and provider perception. The main questions are: Is the modified comfort position a safe and feasible alternative for young children undergoing dental hygiene exams? How does the modified comfort position impact patient completion rate and dental exam duration? How does the modified comfort position impact patient distress and cooperation, parental satisfaction, and provider acceptability? Participants will: Utilize the modified comfort position with the guidance of a Certified Child Life Specialist. Undergo a routine dental hygiene exam. Answer survey questions about parental satisfaction and patient psychological and developmental diagnoses. Dental providers will answer survey questions about acceptability and feasibility.
Official title: Exploring the Feasibility of a Dental Comfort Position Led by Certified Child Life Specialists and Dental Providers
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Months - 5 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2027-04-01
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Modified Bottom-to-Bottom Comfort Position
Patients will sit on their caregiver's lap, facing their caregiver. Patients will recline between their caregiver's legs, so their head rests on the dental chair. Caregivers can hold their child's hands and limit the movement of their child's legs with their forearms. The dental provider can access the child's mouth without needing the child's head to rest in their lap.
Locations (1)
Children's Hospital Colorado
Denver, Colorado, United States