INTERIOR DESIGN OF CHILD-FRIENDLY DENTAL PRACTICE FOR MULTI-SENSORY EXPERIENCES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2415-8151.2025.35.53Keywords:
environmental design, interior design, furniture and equipment design, multi-sensory design, child-friendly design, experiential design, participatory designAbstract
Purpose. The integration of multisensory experiences into the interior design of a child-friendly dental clinic meets the physical and psychological needs of children and provides a reference for optimising the oral healthcare environment. This article sorts out the relevant concepts and current situation, analyses the levels of multisensory experiences to construct a theoretical framework, and proposes a multi-dimensional design strategy based on the critical period of child development to help create an environment conducive to children’s oral treatment and physical and mental development, and continue to optimise it. Methodology. The integration of multisensory experiences and the interior design of child-friendly dental clinics is explored through theoretical research, case studies, experience summaries and the formulation of multidimensional design strategies. Results. A multi-sensory experience is important for the design of a childfriendly dental clinic. The study identifies four levels of multisensory experience: basic sensations, interaction, education and emotions, each with its own aspects of development. Cases of the implementation of multi-sensory interior design of a children’s dental clinic are studied and summarized, considering the four levels indicated. A multidimensional design strategy for the interior design of a child-friendly dental clinic is proposed. Scientific novelty. Theoretical and practical approaches to the interior design of child-friendly dental clinics have been summarized, based on the theory of child development, considering multi-sensory experience. Practical relevance. Enhance the interior design of children’s oral treatment facilities, optimise the quality of oral healthcare services. Provide guidance for dental clinic design and promote industry development.
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