Dentistry and metaverse: A deep dive into potential of blockchain, NFTs, and crypto in healthcare

Special school students, particularly those who are hearing impairment and have limited hearing abilities, require comprehensive oral health promotion. Given their challenge in receiving information, utilizing media becomes crucial for effective communication. Animated videos, catering to the visual strengths of hearing impairment children, present an engaging approach to dental health education that can be specifically tailored to their needs. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of educational videos on the tooth brushing habits of hearing impairment children at the Special School in Jambi City. This research followed a quasi-experimental design using the pre-test and post-test methodology. It involved purposive sampling, and the research instrument utilized an observation checklist. The data analysis was conducted through an Independent T-Test. The research product is an oral health education video focusing on tooth brushing. This video underwent validation by material experts, media professionals, and sign language experts. The effectiveness of using educational videos is evident in enhancing tooth brushing behavior among Hearing impairment children. The intervention group exhibited a higher mean post-test value of 11.93 compared to the control group's mean post-test value of 8.07, resulting in a statistically significant difference (p=0.000). The interpretation demonstrates the effectiveness of the intervention in improving tooth brushing behavior. Educational video media is effective for hearing impairment children in improving tooth brushing skills.

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Assessment of oral hygiene practices in the rural population of gwalior district- A cross sectional study

Yadav,

Jain,

Gupta

et al. 2024

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Oral hygiene is the most essential factor in the prevention and therapy of many diseases, especially periodontal disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral hygiene-related knowledge, traditional practices practiced in rural population, self-efficacy, and motivation of rural-based population, with their current oral hygiene practices. Increased emphasis is being given on spreading dental care facilities and awareness among the rural population, the target population is unfortunately less literate and is not financially equipped compared to their urban counterparts. A Cross sectional study was carried out in Behat Village, Madhya Pradesh. Random Stratified Sampling Method was used with Sample size 126. A Questionnaire was designed and the subjects were questioned about their daily oral hygiene practices, traditional practices, dietary habits and also sugar score was calculated. Mean and Standard Deviation was found 39.48 + 15.39. 42.85% of individuals reported that they had suffered from some form of dental problem and has taken the treatment while 57.14% reported that they haven’t taken the dental treatment due to some unveiling barrier like distance, financial condition, fear, etc. Healthcare seeking behaviour among the rural population towards oral diseases was poor. So, efforts must be made to bring a change in this scenario and to make the rural population aware of the dental problems.

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Dentistry and metaverse: A deep dive into potential of blockchain, NFTs, and crypto in healthcare

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The impact of educational videos on toothbrushing behavior among hearing impairment children in special schools in Jambi city

Assessment of oral hygiene practices in the rural population of gwalior district- A cross sectional study

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