Does motivation via a smartphone application improve oral hygiene in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment?

Al-Dboush, Ra’ed; Al-Zawawi, Eman; El‐Bialy, Tarek

doi:10.1038/s41432-023-00875-7

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“…These days smartphone applications can be utilized as patients' reminders, reinforcing oral hygiene among orthodontic patients. [28,29] This study has some limitations. The findings of this study may not be generalized to other populations.…”

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Perception of Dental Caries Risk and Prevention among Orthodontic Patients – A Cross-Sectional Survey

Alsaggaf,

Aljohani

2024

IJOrthoR

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Aim: To investigate the perception of dental caries risk and prevention among patients undergoing orthodontic treatment and to assess the influence of the oral hygiene information attained during orthodontic visits on patients’ perception of dental caries prevention. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire gathered information from 207 orthodontic patients (aged 18 and older). The questionnaire included questions about patients’ demographics, perception of dental caries risk and prevention during orthodontic treatment, and oral hygiene information received in orthodontic visits. Frequency distributions of responses were evaluated. Chi-square test was used to assess the differences in patients’ perception of dental caries prevention by demographics, and the oral hygiene information received during orthodontic appointments. Results: 74.9% of orthodontic patients perceived to be responsible for dental caries during orthodontic treatment, and 30.4% of patients perceived that it is abnormal to develop dental caries during treatment. Patients receiving information about tooth brushing methods and oral hygiene accessories during orthodontic appointments had a better perception of appropriate oral hygiene in preventing dental caries (P= 0.01 and P= 0.04, respectively). Moreover, patients receiving dietary information during orthodontic appointments had a better perception of supporting a good diet and avoiding sweets in preventing dental caries (P< 0.001 and P= 0.02, respectively). Conclusion: There is a need to improve orthodontic patients’ perception of their risk of dental caries during orthodontic treatment and the manners that would help to avoid new decay lesions. Orthodontists should not underestimate the value of providing and reinforcing oral hygiene instructions throughout the course of orthodontic treatment.

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Perception of Dental Caries Risk and Prevention among Orthodontic Patients – A Cross-Sectional Survey

Alsaggaf,

Aljohani

2024

IJOrthoR

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Effect of various active reminders via mobile phone on cooperation of orthodontic teenage patients regarding oral hygiene and Class II elastics use

Şenocak,

Camcı

2024

J Orofac Orthop

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A mobile health application for prostate cancer antigen dosage: is it time to say goodbye to classic screening methods?

Di Bello,

di Mauro,

Fusco

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European Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Objective To evaluate the quality of apps for prostate cancer antigen (PSA) dosage, available for downloading on the iOS and Android platforms, discussing the potential role of mobile health applications (MHAs) in update the screening protocol. Methods An observational cross-sectional descriptive study of all smartphone apps for PSA dosage was performed through the most used platforms (iOS and Android). On 10 February 2023, a total of 457 apps were found according to the search criteria. Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) was adopted to assess apps’ quality. Then, MARS items were analyzed through descriptive statistics and bivariate correlations between study variables with Pearson’s coefficient. Results Of all samples, 24 MHAs were included in the final analysis: 12% (n = 3) from the iTunes App Store and 88% (n = 21) from the Google Play Store. According to the MARS quality assessment, the mean values 2.61, 2.94, 3.11, 2.97, 2.94, and 2.63 were measured for the engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information, overall mean score, and subjective quality, respectively. Conclusion The MHAs for PSA were under the acceptability threshold and future improvements are required. Moreover, MHAs appropriately developed could play an active role in PSA screening campaign and adherence of follow-up regimens. Finally, the virtual instrument could both reduce the social divide of access to care for patients in rural areas and improve PCA detection, speeding up the active treatment.

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Does motivation via a smartphone application improve oral hygiene in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment?

Cited by 3 publications

References 6 publications

Perception of Dental Caries Risk and Prevention among Orthodontic Patients – A Cross-Sectional Survey

Perception of Dental Caries Risk and Prevention among Orthodontic Patients – A Cross-Sectional Survey

Effect of various active reminders via mobile phone on cooperation of orthodontic teenage patients regarding oral hygiene and Class II elastics use

A mobile health application for prostate cancer antigen dosage: is it time to say goodbye to classic screening methods?

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