Visiting virtual beach improves patient experiences during dental procedures

(University of Plymouth) Imagine walking along a beach on a lovely day. As you turn to continue along the coast path feeling calm and relaxed you suddenly hear your dentist say 'Fine, all done, you can take the headset off now'. For patients at one dental practice in Devon, England, such Virtual Reality encounters are resulting in demonstrably better experiences in the dentist's chair.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news