ArticleEuropean archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry2020
Smartphones and tooth brushing: content analysis of the current available mobile health apps for motivation and training.
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- Exploring mobile applications for oral health promotion: a randomized clinical trial.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2026Trial
- Evaluation of plaque removal by triple-headed manual toothbrush: a randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- "BRUSH UP": AN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGICAL AID FOR PARENTS TO KEEP A CHECK OF THEIR CHILDREN'S ORAL HYGIENE BEHAVIOUR.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo · 2021Trial
- Effectiveness of web-based application for dental health promotion among elementary school teachers: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Gamification and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2024Article
- Development and evaluation of the "Toothbrushing Timer with Information on Toothbrushes" application: A prospective cohort pilot study.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2023Article
- Data handling practices and commercial features of apps related to children: a scoping review of content analyses.Archives of disease in childhood · 2022Article
- "Strong Teeth": the acceptability of an early-phase feasibility trial of an oral health intervention delivered by dental teams to parents of young children.BMC oral health · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionSmartphone mobile app is an innovative concept for health behaviour-based interventions.
aimThe present study aimed to analyse apps developed for smartphones that promote tooth brushing amongst children using the Coventry, Aberdeen, and London-Refined (CALO-RE) taxonomy for behaviour change. MATERIALS AND
methodsTooth brushing apps available in English and free to download that purported to assist with brushing were searched on the Apple app store using search terms based on Boolean logic and included AND combinations for keywords tooth brushing, children, toothbrush and motivation in the health and fitness category; six apps met the inclusion criteria and were downloaded. The behaviour change taxonomies were assessed individually for each app and scored as per coding and analysed for presence or absence.
resultsOnly three of the behaviour change taxonomies were present in all apps, i.e. information provision (general), goal setting (behaviour) and prompt practice. Setting graded tasks, self-monitoring of behavioural outcome, demonstration of behaviour, prompt use of imagery and time management were included in four out of six apps.
conclusionThe present study explores a new arena for oral healthcare motivation and prevention in children through the use of mobile phone apps.
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