Impact of Colors on Dental Anxiety in Children: A Scoping Review
Background: Dental anxiety and its management are an important subject of research, and external environmental elements, like color and ambiance of the surroundings, are some of the many factors considered in anxiety management strategies. Aim: This scoping review aimed to present a comprehensive re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jsaapd.com/doi/JSAAPD/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10077-3338 |
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| Summary: | Background: Dental anxiety and its management are an important subject of research, and external environmental elements, like color and ambiance of the surroundings, are some of the many factors considered in anxiety management strategies.
Aim: This scoping review aimed to present a comprehensive report of the literature that assessed the impact of colors on the dental anxiety of children.
Materials and methods: A literature search in databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and grey literature was performed from January 2000 to December 2024.
Results: Initially, 2,545 articles were identified after a literature search in multiple academic databases. After the assessment of full texts and applying inclusion criteria, 11 articles were included for the final review and appraisal. The majority of the included articles were consistent in associating blue and yellow with positive emotions and red and black with negative emotions. They also reported a preference for colored attire and camouflaged syringes by children.
Conclusion: The incorporation of warm colors like yellow, pink, and blue in dental surroundings and attire can enhance the dental experience and instill a positive attitude in children.
Clinical significance: This paper highlights the influence of colors on a child's emotions, offering a new toolkit for clinicians to manage dental anxiety. The choice of colors can provide a sense of warmth to children and help us create a child-friendly dental environment. |
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| ISSN: | 2582-1024 |