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ArticleDental press journal of orthodontics2022

Information and Communications Technology in Dentistry: an informative and educational approach for patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.

Marina Araújo Leite Assis, Lílian Dayse Fróes Tavares, Aline Pereira Bernardino, Breno Amaral Rocha, Lucas Guimarães Abreu, Dauro Douglas Oliveira, Matheus Melo Pithon, Rodrigo Villamarim Soares

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Article in Dental press journal of orthodontics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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8 authors.

Marina Araújo Leite AssisPontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Departamento de Odontologia (Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3040-3161
Lílian Dayse Fróes TavaresPontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Departamento de Odontologia (Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6091-8126
Aline Pereira BernardinoPontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Departamento de Odontologia (Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4047-3286
Breno Amaral RochaPontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Departamento de Odontologia (Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3695-9374
Lucas Guimarães AbreuUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Departamento de Odontopediatria e Ortodontia (Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2258-8071
Dauro Douglas OliveiraPontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Departamento de Odontologia (Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4323-0562
Matheus Melo PithonUniversidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Departamento de Saúde I (Jequié/BA, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8418-4139
Rodrigo Villamarim SoaresPontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Departamento de Odontologia (Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7698-7532

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo develop and make available, at no cost to the user, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools for Dentistry, providing dental information and advice geared toward patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. MATERIAL AND

methodsA Dentistry-based content that contemplated information and advice concerning orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances was elaborated. The materials, which included instructions on oral hygiene and treatment strategies when faced with possible complications, were evaluated and validated by specialists, whose assessments reached a 85% approval. From the validated content, products using four distinct ICT tools were formulated.

resultsThe following technological products were developed: a program for community radios, three blog posts, four educational and informative videos, and a smartphone application - using texts, as well as images and videos. These ICT tools, geared toward patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances, were made available by internet at no cost to the user, and the number of accesses is already expressive.

conclusionThese technological-scientific tools, developed and provided freely to the population, can aid patients during their treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances, contributing to the dissemination of reliable information, and clarifying doubts that may arise during orthodontic therapy. These free ICT tools serve to facilitate access to scientific knowledge, thereby favoring social inclusion, bearing in mind that this educational and informative material was offered in a simple and accessible manner to the general population.

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Orthodontic AppliancesOrthodontic Appliances, FixedEmotionsHumansTechnology

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