Virtual Reality Goggles as a Distraction Technique for Managing Behavioral Conduct During Pulp Pediatric Dental Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Virtual reality distraction showed a statistically significant reduction in children's self-reported pain during pulp treatment compared to control interventions, though evidence quality was low and findings were inconsistent across studies, warranting further rigorous research before clinical implementation.
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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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