ArticleJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2019
Apps for oral hygiene in children 4 to 7 years: Fun and effectiveness.
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- Teledentistry and its applications in paediatric dentistry: A literature review.Pediatric dental journal : international journal of Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry · 2021Review
- Effects of remote digital monitoring on oral hygiene of orthodontic patients: a prospective study.BMC oral health · 2021Article
- Attitude towards Telemonitoring in Orthodontists and Orthodontic Patients.Dentistry journal · 2021Article
- Resin Infiltration in Dental Fluorosis Treatment-1-Year Follow-Up.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2020Article
- A Snapshot of Knowledge about Oral Cancer in Italy: A 505 Person Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- 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
- 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
- Role of Telemedicine and Smartphone for Distant Patient Management in Dentistry: The New Way of Triage.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundNowadays apps in preschool age are largely used in learning improvement. The aim of this work was to test effectiveness of apps in improving oral hygiene in children patients aged from 4 to 7 years and evaluating correlation between parents educational attainment and children oral hygiene. MATERIAL AND
methods100 patients aged from 4 to 7 years were randomly assigned by an external office in the study group (SG: 32 females, 18 males) and in the control group (CG: 28 females and 22 males). Plaque index (PI) and carious lesions localisation were detected. At baseline all patients and one of the parents were instructed at chair-side about the proper oral hygiene techniques. SG patients were also given app as an aid in oral hygiene practice. Follow-up was 12 months. Measurements were made every three months at chair-side visits. Information about children compliance in oral hygiene and educational level of parents were obtained by questionnaires at t0 and after 12 months.
resultsSG patients showed stronger oral hygiene and PI lower than those in CG. Questionnaire showed higher compliance of SG patients and parents educational level seemed to affect children oral hygiene.
conclusionsApps in children allowed achieving encouraging results with improvement of oral hygiene and health.
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