Impact of Dental Desensitization Facilitated by a Child Life Specialist Distress and Cooperation

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Total Enrollment

59 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-08-26

Study Completion Date

2026-03-01

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to evaluate whether dental desensitization visits facilitated by a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) significantly impact pediatric patients' distress and cooperation levels from the start of desensitization visit(s) to end of the desensitization visit(s), end of desensitization visit to start of subsequent hygiene appointment, and end of hygiene appointment.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Desensitization Dental Anxiety Dental Care Distress, Emotional Cooperation, Patient

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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Dental Desensitization Clinic

The goal of offering desensitization visits is to reduce the dental anxiety and distress of patients and enhance their cooperation during future appointments. The specifics of the desensitization are individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient based on information provided by the parent/caregiver. A standard desensitization visit involves providing the patient the opportunity to sit in the exam chair; touch the toothbrush and rubber prophy cup, mouth mirror, fluoride applicator brush, air-water syringe tip and saliva ejector tip; gain exposure to the dental lights and sounds commonly experienced in the dental visit; practice opening their mouth; and tolerate toothbrush and rubber prophy cup, mirror, explorer, fluoride applicator brush, air-water syringe, and salvia ejector in the mouth. If the child is unable or unwilling to participate, these activities are modeled on the parent or by the CCLS.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients and parents of patients aged 2-25 years who have been referred to the desensitization clinic.
* Patients who meet with a CCLS for dental desensitization.