Impact of Dental Desensitization Facilitated by a Child Life Specialist Distress and Cooperation

The Impact of Dental Desensitization Visits Facilitated by a Child Life Specialist on Pediatric Patients' Distress and Cooperation

The aim of this study is to evaluate whether dental desensitization visits facilitated by a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) significantly impact pediatric patients' distress and cooperation levels from the start of desensitization visit(s) to end of the desensitization visit(s), end of desensitization visit to start of subsequent hygiene appointment, and end of hygiene appointment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients and parents of patients aged 2-25 years who have been referred to the desensitization clinic.
• Patients who meet with a CCLS for dental desensitization.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients younger than 2 years old and older than 25 years old.