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Apps for oral hygiene in children 4 to 7 years: Fun and effectiveness

Francesca Zotti1, Angelo Pietrobelli2, Luciano Malchiodi3

  • 1Researcher, Section of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Paediatrics and Gynecology, University of Verona. Policlinico G. B. Rossi. Piazzale L. Scuro n.10, 37134. Verona, Italy.

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry
|October 23, 2019
PubMed

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Mobile apps significantly improved oral hygiene in young children (4-7 years). Higher parent education levels also correlated with better children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Digital Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Preschool apps are common for learning.
  • Effectiveness of apps for improving children's oral hygiene is understudied.
  • Parental education's role in children's oral health needs further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of mobile applications in enhancing oral hygiene among children aged 4-7 years.
  • To assess the correlation between parental educational attainment and children's oral hygiene outcomes.
  • To explore the impact of technology on pediatric oral health practices.

Main Methods:

  • 100 children (4-7 years) were randomized into a study group (app use) and a control group.
  • Oral hygiene was assessed using Plaque Index (PI) and carious lesion detection over 12 months.
  • Parental questionnaires gathered data on compliance and educational levels.

Main Results:

  • The study group using apps demonstrated significantly better oral hygiene and lower PI compared to the control group.
  • Children in the study group exhibited higher compliance with oral hygiene practices.
  • A positive correlation was observed between higher parental educational attainment and improved children's oral hygiene.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile applications are effective tools for improving oral hygiene and health in children.
  • Technology-assisted interventions show promise in pediatric oral health promotion.
  • Parental education is a significant factor influencing children's oral hygiene compliance and outcomes.
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