STRASBOURG, France: Dental anxiety is a widespread concern in paediatric dentistry, often leading to treatment interruption or even the complete avoidance of dental care. Nitrous oxide–oxygen inhaled sedation (NOIS) remains one of the most commonly used methods to alleviate anxiety and pain in children. However, researchers from France suggest that advances in virtual reality (VR) technology may offer a promising non-pharmacological alternative. By integrating VR with medical hypnosis, the approach could reduce anxiety and discomfort during appointments and make hypnotic techniques more accessible to dental practitioners.