Prof. Dr. Özgür Önder Kuşcu

Can new technologies be a solution for anxiety and pain in children?

Developing technologies introduced many devices and methods for more comfortable treatment of children on dental chair. Virtual reality goggles, computer-smart phone applications, video modelling methods, computer controlled local anesthetic devices, jet injection and vibrating local anesthetic systems are examples of these technologies that aim at relieving anxiety and pain in children. In this presentation, the efficacy of these devices and methods will be discussed in the light of the scientific evidence and the roadmap to follow for anxiety and pain control in children for a more comfortable dental treatment will be clarified.