Abstract: Dental anxiety（DA）refers to the anxiety and fear of patients in the process of dental diagnosis and treatment. The incidence of DA in childhood is very high，and quite a number of children can not cooperate well with doctors because of their fear of dentistry，thus delaying the condition，bringing long-term psychological trauma to the children. As a fast-developing high-tech，virtual reality（VR）is stepping into various fields. Because of its immersion，imagination，and interaction，it is suitable for children′s non-drug behavior management in dental clinics，thus improving children′s compliance with dental treatment. This article reviews the application of VR technology in oral treatment behavior management of  children by a clinical research.

Key words: dental anxiety, virtual reality, children, compliance, oral treatment

摘要： 牙科焦虑症表现为患者在口腔诊治时感到紧张、焦虑和害怕。DA在儿童时期的发生率很高，相当一部分患儿因恐惧口腔治疗而拒绝配合医生诊治，导致病情延误，甚至可能成为长久的心理创伤。随着科技的快速发展，虚拟现实技术正逐渐应用于各领域，因其具有沉浸感、想象性和交互性等特征，适用于口腔门诊儿童的非药物性行为管理，从而提升患儿口腔治疗的依从性。文章通过具体临床研究阐述VR技术在儿童口腔治疗行为管理中的应用。

关键词: 牙科焦虑症, 虚拟现实, 儿童, 依从性, 口腔治疗