SynthesisBritish dental journal2019
A systematic review to assess interventions delivered by mobile phones in improving adherence to oral hygiene advice for children and adolescents.
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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
- Patient adherence in orthodontics: a scoping review.BDJ open · 2024Article
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- Periodontal Management in Periodontally Healthy Orthodontic Patients with Fixed Appliances: An Umbrella Review of Self-Care Instructions and Evidence-Based Recommendations.Dentistry journal · 2023Review
- App-based oral health promotion interventions on modifiable risk factors associated with early childhood caries: A systematic review.Frontiers in oral health · 2023Review
- Effectiveness of Smart Applications of Oral Hygiene Instructions on Periodontal Health Compared to Oral Information: A Prospective Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The nature and accuracy of Instagram posts concerning marketed orthodontic products.The Angle orthodontist · 2022Article
- Acceptability of the Brushing RemInder 4 Good oral HealTh (BRIGHT) trial intervention: a qualitative study of perspectives of young people and school staff.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Attitude towards Telemonitoring in Orthodontists and Orthodontic Patients.Dentistry journal · 2021Article
- Acceptability of a Mobile Application in Children's Oral Health Promotion-A Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Assessing the Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Personalized Mobile Phone App in Improving Adherence to Oral Hygiene Advice in Orthodontic Patients: Protocol for a Feasibility Study and a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- Comparison of Effectiveness of Mobile App versus Conventional Educational Lectures on Oral Hygiene Knowledge and Behavior of High School Students in Saudi Arabia.Patient preference and adherence · 2020Article
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- Impact of mobile application-based oral hygiene education on parental knowledge, attitudes, practices, and oral hygiene of children with congenital heart disease.Annals of pediatric cardiologyArticle
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Abstract
Background Mobile phones are potentially an invaluable tool in addressing the global challenge associated with dental caries as they may elicit behaviour change by incorporating numerous behaviour change techniques (BCTs) to address an individual's capability, opportunity and motivation.Methods The methodology for this review is published on the PROSPERO database (CRD42017078414).Results Two randomised controlled trials were included, both were undertaken with orthodontic patients and both reported significantly reduced plaque scores in the intervention group compared with the control at final follow-up. One study also reported statistically significantly lower gingival bleeding scores and caries in the intervention group at final follow-up. The risk of bias was 'unclear' for both studies and neither study intervention appeared to be based on specific theories of behaviour change. Of 93 BCTs available, only six were utilised across the two trials. The overall strength of evidence for the effectiveness of mobile phones in reducing plaque score was rated as moderate using GRADE, while the effectiveness in reducing bleeding scores was considered to be high.Conclusion There is some evidence that mobile phones are effective in improving adherence to oral hygiene advice in orthodontic patients. The generalisability of this review is limited due to the small number of trials and the unclear risk of bias of included studies.
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