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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026

Artificial intelligence and its impact on oral health care education. A randomized study.

Deepika Kapoor, Sonika Achalli, Naveen Reddy, Mushir Mulla, Mohamed S Mohamed Morsy, Munaz Mulla, Arshad Jamal Sayed, M Nazargi Mahabob, Alok Dubey

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Deepika KapoorDepartment of Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India.
Sonika AchalliDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, NITTE (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Naveen ReddyDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Mushir MullaDepartment of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed S Mohamed MorsyDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Munaz MullaDepartment of Periodontics, Saveetha Institute of Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Arshad Jamal SayedDepartment of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
M Nazargi MahabobDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Alok DubeyDepartment of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

backgroundArtificial intelligence (AI)-generated educational materials demonstrate superior effectiveness in improving patient comprehension and reducing anxiety compared to traditional methods. Their integration into dental practice could enhance patient satisfaction and streamline the educational process, particularly for complex or anxiety-inducing procedures. The present study aimed to evaluate the act of AI applications on oral healthcare, focusing on clinical outcomes. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cluster-randomized controlled trial with 1000 participants from 20 villages (10 interventions, 10 controls) was conducted. The intervention group received 4 weeks of chatbot-guided oral health education via WhatsApp/IVR, while controls received standard health talks and leaflets. Knowledge, oral hygiene practices, and OHI-S scores were measured pre- and post-intervention.

resultsThe intervention group showed a marked rise in mean knowledge scores (9.8 to 15.2) compared to controls (10.1 to 11.3;

conclusionAI-based chatbots significantly enhance oral health awareness, hygiene practices, and clinical outcomes in rural settings, highlighting their potential for scalable public health interventions and integration into primary health programs.

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Artificial intelligenceawarenesshealth educationoral healthoral hygienerural

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PMID42829766
PMCPMC13633820

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