Can virtual reality reduce anxiety and pain in dental patients?

The study concluded that VR is a promising intervention for reducing anxiety and pain in children during dental procedures, and pain reduction in adults. The authors suggested further research is needed to standardise the VR content and explore its impact across different age groups and dental procedures.

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Evidence-Based Dentistry
Published
2025-02-20
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41432-025-01127-6
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3
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Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
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Can virtual reality reduce anxiety and pain in dental patients?

Greig Taylor, Nicola Goodship
3 citations
Evidence-Based Dentistry
Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
5.37
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Can virtual reality reduce anxiety and pain in dental patients?

Greig Taylor, Nicola Goodship
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Abstract

The study concluded that VR is a promising intervention for reducing anxiety and pain in children during dental procedures, and pain reduction in adults. The authors suggested further research is needed to standardise the VR content and explore its impact across different age groups and dental procedures.

Evidence-Based DentistryVol. 26(1)
Newcastle Dental Hospital (GB), Newcastle University (GB)
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Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
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Can virtual reality reduce anxiety and pain in dental patients? — Greig Taylor, Nicola Goodship · Evidence-Based Dentistry (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS