Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. Be at least 13 years of age
- 2. Report dental fear of 4 or higher on a scale of 0-9 on the Gatchel dental fear item
- 3. Be able and willing to comply with study procedures
- 4. Provide a signed and dated informed consent form an/or assent form (if applicable)
- 5. Proficient in English because the intervention is in English
- 6. Have access to a smartphone or tablet
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1. Hearing or visual impairment such as stereoscopy blindness or nystagmus
- 2. Known mental disorders such as psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), developmental or intellectual disability, cognitive impairment
- 3. Known balance disorders such as vertigo and cybersickness
- 4. Previous history of epileptic seizures
- 5. A history of cardiac problems
- 6. Are in pain, require urgent care, or whose necessary treatment will be delayed by participating in the study
Ages Eligible for Study:
13 Years to N/A (CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No