ABSTRACT
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.
Key words:
Diet score - oral hygiene - tooth brushing
