Virtual Reality Headsets

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Many people feel anxious before and during dental procedures. It's okay to feel nervous or even fearful when anticipating an appointment. We understand that our patients aren't all the same, and we have great news: you have options! You can experience dental treatment in a comfortable, customized approach with Virtual Reality Headsets.

Q: What is OperaVR?

  • It’s a drug-free sedation tool. 

  • OperaVR is a VR system designed specifically for the dental setting.

  • It includes an all-in-one VR headset that is cordless and web controlled.

  • The system provides a relaxing audio and visual experience for patients to ease pain and anxiety associated with the doctor visit.

  • Once the VR headset is placed on a patient, they don’t need to do anything else, adding to the ability to relax them and take them somewhere else.

Q: How does VR improve dental visits for patients?

  • Virtual Reality solves most of the big problems people have with going to the dentist.

  • It can ease patient anxiety and pain. Patients fear healthcare procedures, and this provides a way to focus their mind elsewhere.

  • Virtual reality is a much safer alternative to painkillers.

  • OperaVR is as effective as nitrous oxide, it’s drug-free and free to patients

Q: How can VR at the dentist help with the opioid epidemic?

  • A recent study found that dentists are the leading prescribers of opioids for U.S. teens. 

  • Studies have shown VR can be as effective as mild opioid in reducing pain and, in some cases, more effective than nitrous oxide.

  • The American Dental Association has been very forward in outlining the dangers of using opioids. Their new policy pushes dentists to try to eliminate opioids as an option. Virtual reality is an effective alternative and, in many cases, a much safer option for patients.

  • Even congressional leaders are working to fight the opioid problem by encouraging the use of non-addictive painkillers as an alternative to opioid use. OperaVR is the solution dentists have been looking for.

Q: Where has VR been used before in a health setting?

  • VR in the health setting has been extensively studied, and it’s been proven to reduce pain and anxiety during dental procedures.

  • Other research results include reducing pain by up to 50-percent while treating the wounds of burn victims and other patients reporting 24-percent less pain and anxiety during surgical procedures.

A list of research is summarized here:  https://digitalnitrous.com/pages/operavr-research