Virtual Reality as a Non-Pharmacological Aid for Reducing Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Procedures
This study provides preliminary evidence supporting VR as an effective tool for reducing anxiety and stress in pediatric dental patients. By offering an engaging, immersive experience, VR can serve as an alternative or complementary approach to traditional anxiety management strategies in pediatric dentistry, potentially improving patient comfort and cooperation during dental procedures. Further research could determine if VR may serve as an alternative to local anesthesia for non-intrusive pediatric dental procedures.
Authors
- Norina Consuela Forna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5637-2095)
- Cristina Ioana Talpoș-Niculescu
- Maria Melania Lica (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8372-0123)
- Liana Todor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1380-7674)
- Ramona Amina Popovici (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3852-9060)
- Silviu Constantin Bădoiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6572-9244)
- Andreea Mihaela Kiș (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4581-8487)
- Alexandra Enache (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4425-5876)
- Raluca Mioara Cosoroabă
- Dana Emanuela Pitic
- Laria-Maria Trusculescu
- Andreea Sălcudean
- Corneliu Constantin Zeicu
- Sorina Enasoni
Institutions
- University of Oradea (RO)
- Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș (RO)
- Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara (RO)
- Institutul Geologic al României (RO)
- Department of Embryology (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Children
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/children12070930
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.16