Evaluation of tablet PC as a tool for teaching tooth brushing to children

Authors

  • F Salama Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh
  • I Abobakr General Practitioner, Dental Department, Ministry of Interior, Riyadh
  • N Al-Khodair General Practitioner, Dental Department, Ministry of Health, Riyadh
  • M Al-Wakeel Saudi Endodontic Board, Riyadh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2016.4.13.327

Keywords:

Dental plaque, Oral health education, Oral hygiene, Patient education, Tablet ccomputers, Tooth brushing

Abstract

AIM: This study evaluated the effect of a single time tooth brushing instruction using video on a tablet PC (Apple iPad) compared to operator presentation using jaw model for plaque removal. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included a convenience sample of 100 children divided into two groups. For Group 1 brushing was demonstrated to the child by the operator with the use of a jaw model. This demonstration was videotaped for subsequent use in Group 2 using a tablet PC (Apple iPad). Plaque index was recorded before and after demonstration of the assigned method of teaching tooth brushing.