None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
ICMR STS grant
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy children between 4-12 years of age attending dental clinic Parents/ caretakers giving their informed consent Children who can understand visual cues First dental visit (non-emergency)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorders that may impede communication Children undergoing treatment for anxiety / other psychiatric disorders History of severe dental trauma or hospitalization in the past 6 months Parent/ caretaker refusing consent for the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participation may help children feel heard and understood regarding their fears and anxieties about dental visits. Early identification of dental fear and anxiety (DFA) can assist in adopting better strategies for behavior management during dental care. Additionally, participation will contribute to scientific research aimed at improving pediatric dental practicesTimepoint: Time point: Once, during the child s initial dental visit at participation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| nilTimepoint: nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nithya Annie Thomas
Manipal College Of Dental Sciences, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed