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Anxiety and fear during dental visits are prevalent among adolescents, negatively impacting their oral health behaviors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to explore adolescents\u2019 perspectives on dental clinical encounters in Norway and identify ways to make these experiences more positive and engaging. Using participatory research methods, qualitative data were collected from 50 adolescents (aged 13\u201319) during a summer camp organized by Changefactory, a non-profit organization that aims to improve public services for children. Peer researchers co-developed the questions, which were delivered via digital tablets to ensure anonymous and candid responses. Thematic analysis was used to explore participants\u2019 insights.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There were two main themes: (1)\u00a0Comfort with the clinic\u2019s environment and staff, emphasizing the need for informal, friendly interactions and a calming setting, and (2)\u00a0Meaningful interactions, highlighting clear, honest communication, direct engagement with adolescents, and positive reinforcement through rewards or compliments.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Incorporating adolescents\u2019 feedback into dental practice can create more engaging and supportive clinical experiences. Participatory research methods provided deeper insights into their needs, suggesting practical interventions to improve oral health outcomes and enhance person-centered care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1186\/s12903-025-07023-w","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,21]],"date-time":"2025-10-21T10:37:15Z","timestamp":1761043035000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["\u201cA bit chill, a bit silly\u201d a qualitative study on adolescents\u2019 views of dental clinical encounters in Norway"],"prefix":"10.1186","volume":"25","author":[{"given":"Arefe","family":"Jasbi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Anika","family":"Kurshed","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Zoe","family":"Marshman","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"297","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,21]]},"reference":[{"key":"7023_CR1","volume-title":"Convention on the rights of the child","year":"1989","unstructured":"United Nations. 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