Phase III Trial Compares AI-Generated Videos vs Tell-Show-Do for Paediatric Dental Anxiety — Novel Approach to Behaviour Management
247 Health News Editorial
·27 May 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsNew randomised trial compares AI-generated animated videos with traditional Tell-Show-Do technique for reducing dental anxiety in children aged 4-8 years. Study examines instrument-specific anxiety responses across 144 participants.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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