Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-Analysis of AI-Enabled and Digital Technology-Assisted Interventions for Dental Anxiety During Dental Treatment.
Researchers reviewed seven studies examining digital and AI-based tools for managing dental anxiety, finding various interventions—including virtual reality, smartphone apps and robots—showed promise in reducing anxiety, though overall evidence remains limited by small study sizes and methodological inconsistencies.
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Oral health of the child with childhood cancer: during treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship
From pre-treatment clearance to lifelong survivorship — practical, evidence-based oral care for the Australian dental team
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