A study published in Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry evaluated the effectiveness of structured Art Therapy in reducing dental anxiety among pediatric patients. Researchers found that incorporating Art Therapy as a supplementary intervention significantly improved children’s cooperation and reduced anxiety during dental visits. This approach leverages creative expression—including drawing, coloring, painting, collage, and clay modeling—as a therapeutic modality to engage children and ease procedural stress.

The trial included children undergoing routine dental procedures who were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or structured Art Therapy sessions prior to treatment. Outcomes were assessed using validated dental anxiety scales, observation

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