Fear and anxiety are often major challenges when children undergo dental treatment. Addressing this issue, a research team from the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM), led by Dr. drg. Indra Bramanti, M.Sc., Sp.KGA (K-PKOA), developed a virtual reality (VR)-based tool called Innovation of View and Auditory (INOVIA). This tool is designed to help reduce children\u2019s anxiety during dental treatment in the clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through immersive visual and audio technology, INOVIA provides a pleasant experience for children. They are guided to see and hear calming environments, such as natural scenery or educational animations, diverting their attention from fear of dental instruments and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cINOVIA was designed as a humanistic approach to pediatric dental care. We want dental visits to be less stressful and more friendly, educational, and enjoyable for children,\u201d said drg. Anti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indra explained that the idea for developing INOVIA originated from his observations of children who often cry or refuse treatment due to anxiety about the clinical environment. \u201cChildren have strong imaginations. By directing that imagination toward positive visual experiences, we can reduce fear and make treatment smoother,\u201d he explained (3\/10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to benefiting patients, INOVIA also assists dentists in performing procedures more effectively. Calmer children are easier to cooperate with, allowing treatment to proceed safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This innovation received the PRIMESteP 2025 grant, a research funding program from Universitas Gadjah Mada that supports the development of innovative science- and technology-based products. This achievement strengthens FKG UGM\u2019s commitment to producing research with direct societal impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quoted from UGM\u2019s official website, the Vice Rector for Research, Business Development, and Cooperation, Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, stated that UGM is committed to ensuring that research and innovation outcomes do not stop at publications or prototypes alone. He emphasized the importance of downstream innovation processes so that university-generated science and technology can deliver real benefits and social, economic, and environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
drg. Anti further expressed hope that INOVIA could serve as a model for developing similar assistive tools in pediatric healthcare. Innovations like this can have a major impact on patient comfort and service quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through this work, FKG UGM once again demonstrates its role as a pioneer in dental research and innovation that focuses not only on clinical aspects but also on patient experience and well-being, especially for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Report: Andri Wicaksono Rasa takut dan cemas sering menjadi tantangan utama ketika anak menjalani perawatan gigi. Berangkat dari permasalahan itu, tim peneliti dari Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) yang diketuai oleh Dr. drg. Indra Bramanti, M.Sc., Sp.KGA (K-PKOA), mengembangkan alat bantu berbasis virtual reality (VR) yang diberi nama Innovation of View and Auditory (INOVIA). Alat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":293,"featured_media":15906,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[307,289,291,297],"class_list":["post-15902","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-berita-terbaru","tag-sdg-17-kemitraan-untuk-mencapai-tujuan","tag-sdg-3-kesehatan-dan-kesejahteraan-yang-baik","tag-sdg-4-pendidikan-berkualitas","tag-sdg-9-industri-inovasi-dan-infrastruktur"],"gutentor_comment":2,"yoast_head":"\n
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