Smartphone application as an aid in determination of caries risk and prevention: A pilot study

OBJECTIVE: To assess the dietary and oral hygiene pattern before and after the usage of cariometer app. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dietary score recorded by cariometer was assessed for 7 days for preschool children in the age group of 2–6 years. The frequency of brushing and mouth rinsing was assessed before and after the usage of app. Paired t-test was conducted to compare the dietary score, brushing frequency, and rinsing frequency pre and post the use of the app. RESULTS: There was a significant improvement in the dietary pattern followed by the patients at the day 7 as compared to day 1. About 90% of children brushed twice at day 7 of the use of cariometer. There was a significant increase in the frequency of rinsing after meals at day 7 as compared to day 1 of the use of cariometer. CONCLUSION: There was a significant improvement in the dietary pattern and the oral hygiene habit after the use of app.