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Breathing out dental fear: A feasibility crossover study on the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing in children sitting on the dentist's chair.

Martina LeviMaurizio BossùValeria LuzziFederica SempriniAndrea SalarisCristina OttavianiCristiano ViolaniAntonella Polimeni
Published in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2022)
Diaphragmatic breathing is a low-cost, easy-to-implement technique suitable for daily dental practice, and is a promising tool for reducing negative effect and physiological distress in children with dental anxiety that results in more cooperative behaviours and reduced visit time.
Keyphrases
  • low cost
  • oral health
  • young adults
  • randomized controlled trial
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • sleep quality
  • quality improvement