SynthesisJournal of periodontology2014
Motivational interviewing in improving oral health: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
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The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Oral Hygiene Behavior in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Randomised Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing and Conventional Oral Health Education (OHEc) Versus OHEc in the Prevention and Control of Dental Caries and Gingivitis in Subjects With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
53 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 166 citations in OpenAlex.
- Educational interventions in health services and oral health: systematic review.Revista de saude publica · 2018Pooled it
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- Effects of periodontal disease prediction system on oral hygiene motivation in patients with periodontitis: a prospective randomized controlled clinical study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Trial
- Effect of Individualized Oral Health Care Training Provided to 6-16-Year-Old Psychiatric In-Patients-Randomized Controlled Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Motivational interviewing for caries prevention in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2022Trial
- Effectiveness of three different types of educational methods on implementation of proper oral hygiene behaviour prior to orthodontic treatment.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2021Trial
- Oral hygiene compliance in orthodontic patients: a randomized controlled study on the effects of a post-treatment communication.Progress in orthodontics · 2016Trial
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- The effect of motivational interviewing on oral healthcare knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of parents and caregivers of preschool children: an exploratory cluster randomised controlled study.BMC oral health · 2015Trial
- Effectiveness of Combined Face-to-Face and Mobile-Based Motivational Interviewing on Oral Hygiene Status and Behavior Among Adolescents in Gorontalo, Indonesia: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- The Patient-Centred Interdental Cleaning Concept-Consensus Based on a Round Table.International journal of dental hygiene · 2026Article
- Statistical Method for Dental Clinics for Determining Presence and Stage of Periodontitis with aMMP-8 Mouth Rinse Point-of-Care Test and Digital Reader.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Preferred communication techniques by student-providers and patients during caries management in a teaching practice: a quality improvement study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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- The effect of text message-based health guidelines reinforcement on clinical outcomes following non-surgical periodontal therapy: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Therapeutic Patient Education and Eating Habits: A Challenge in Caries Disease.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
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- Impact of dental health intervention on cardiovascular metabolic risk: a pilot study of Japanese adults.Journal of human hypertension · 2024Article
- Concordance and Clinical Outcomes Improvement Following Oral Hygiene Motivation: A Systematic Review and Report of the Workshop of the Italian Societies of Dental Hygiene.International journal of dentistry · 2024Review
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe control and management of many oral health conditions highly depend on one's daily self-care practice and compliance to preventive and curative measures. Conventional (health) education (CE), focusing on disseminating information and giving normative advice, is insufficient to achieve sustained behavioral changes. A counseling approach, motivational interviewing (MI), is potentially useful in changing oral health behaviors. This systematic review aims to synthesize the evidence on the effectiveness of MI compared with CE in improving oral health.
methodsFour databases (PubMed MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO) were searched to identify randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of MI compared with CE in changing oral health behaviors and improving oral health of dental patients and the public. The scientific quality of the studies was rated, and their key findings were qualitatively synthesized.
resultsThe search yielded 221 potentially relevant papers, among which 20 papers (on 16 studies) met the eligibility criteria. The quality of the studies varied from 10 to 18 out of a highest possible score of 21. Concerning periodontal health, superior effect of MI on oral hygiene was found in five trials and was absent in two trials. Two trials targeting smoking cessation in adolescents failed to generate a positive effect. MI outperformed CE in improving at least one outcome in four studies on preventing early childhood caries, one study on adherence to dental appointments, and two studies on abstinence of illicit drugs and alcohol use to prevent the reoccurrence of facial injury.
conclusionsReviewed randomized controlled trials showed varied success of MI in improving oral health. The potential of MI in dental health care, especially on improving periodontal health, remains controversial. Additional studies with methodologic rigor are needed for a better understanding of the roles of MI in dental practice.
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