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Design, Implementation, and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Digital Simulation Tools for Pediatric Dental Behavior Management Education: Systematic Review.

JMIR serious games · Shi Q, Lyu L, He J, Jiang W, Pang M, Chen J, Wu Z · 2026-08-10

Researchers reviewed 21 studies on digital simulation tools used to teach pediatric dental behavior management, finding that virtual reality and haptic systems improved learners' communication skills, empathy, and procedural competence, though effects required repeated practice and these tools worked best alongside traditional teaching methods.

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