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Virtual Reality in Pediatric Dental Anxiety Management: A Systematic Review.

Pediatric dentistry · Dantas MCFR, de Paula QS, Capelupi RV, Quintana NV, Scalioni FAR · 2026-07-15

A systematic review of 23 studies found that virtual reality consistently reduced dental anxiety and improved cooperation in neurotypical children and those with autism spectrum disorder, though results were mixed for other developmental conditions and pain outcomes remained unclear.

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